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Regarding how safe is melatonin
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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Please consult your psychiatrist who is treating you and take medicine as per the advice
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Please consult with the same Psychiatrist who started your treatment.
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Safe only
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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
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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....
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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.
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Dr. Aditya Prasad Padhy
Urologist
11 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
connect with a call for details discussion regarding the disease and it's management
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Dr. Nimmi Mulwani
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Visit your treating Dr.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rashmi Wadhwa
Cosmetologist
35 yrs exp
Delhi
Under doctor’s supervision only do
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. R P Singh
General Physician
34 yrs exp
Varanasi
Don't worry, you will be fine.
You can again visit your psychiatrist for detail evaluation of your illness and treatment.
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