Regarding how safe is melatonin

2023-04-28 23:26:38
I am 24 year old psychology mphil student by doctor consultant I am consuming 3mg melatonin how safe is this? Long term use past I had anxiety depression issue I used 0.25 mg clonazepam and esctioplazam 5mg by doctor advice I stooped because it may have side effects so consuming 3 mg I was off drug that pysco since 5 months leading normal life but now I am having problem of sleep again past thought are bothering me overthinking 3mg works nice for past months but not working since few day having little stress having break of sleep after 3-4 hrs should increase it to 6mg is that safe dose age 24 bio markers were normal all tested 2 months ago
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Please consult your treating physician for melatonin dosing. However there are many other strategies to help you sleep well if you can have a little patience
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consider lifestyle medicine.you may consult for the same.
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Answered2023-04-29 08:03:23

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Answered2023-04-29 07:23:32

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Please consult your psychiatrist who is treating you and take medicine as per the advice

Answered2023-04-29 03:50:53

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Need few more details Kindly consult

Answered2023-04-29 03:25:47

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Please consult with the same Psychiatrist who started your treatment.

Answered2023-04-29 02:49:03

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Safe only

Answered2023-04-29 02:22:12

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Melatonin is generally safe for short-term use if taken in normal doses,” which is  between 0.5 mg and 5 mg, but any increase in the dosage should be done under the supervision of your doctor

Answered2023-04-29 01:40:32

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Melatonin is normal sleep hormone of body and very feeble role to play in depression , however a healthy mind requires a healthy sleep , so take an adequate treatment of your  of anxiety and depression....

Answered2023-04-29 01:34:44

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.

Answered2023-04-29 00:27:05

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connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management

Answered2023-05-15 08:22:48

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2023-04-29 06:09:16

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Under doctor’s supervision only do

Answered2023-04-29 06:03:20

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Don't worry, you will be fine. You can again visit your psychiatrist for detail evaluation of your illness and treatment.

Answered2023-04-29 01:13:58

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