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Can Melatonin Be Taken While On Valsartan And Atorvastatin?

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Posted on Mon, 20 Mar 2017
Question: Am taking Valsartan and atorvastatin can I take melatonin also. I was taking a low dose of Lorazapam 1 mg until yesterday. Can I take melatonin now
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (21 minutes later)
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Hello, and thanks for your question.

Melatonin is much safer than lorazepam, so this is a good choice! Yes, you can safely take melatonin now, it will not interact with your other medications. Take 1 to 3 milligrams at night 30 minutes before sleep.

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Can Melatonin Be Taken While On Valsartan And Atorvastatin?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. Melatonin is much safer than lorazepam, so this is a good choice! Yes, you can safely take melatonin now, it will not interact with your other medications. Take 1 to 3 milligrams at night 30 minutes before sleep. Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers