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Suggest a brand With 0.3 to 0.5 mg melat
Hello Doctor,
Please suggest a melatonin brand available in India that provides low dose melatonin (0.3–0.5 mg).
I want to ask:
Is it true that low doses like 0.3–0.5 mg do NOT cause desensitization/tolerance when used for a long time?
Is this dose enough to help falling asleep, compared to higher doses like 3–5 mg?
I am looking for guidance to avoid dependence and maintain natural sleep.
Thank you.
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Go through a detail assessment, most of times Psychotherapy will work in mild sleep issues also if want help in getting sleep there are lot of other better medicine options available, self medication will make blunder in long term
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please consult so that we can decide why you need melatonin, is it needed or you need just sleep hygiene or therapy or any other medication
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stay active/exercising, keep working,
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Hi.. consult online for treatment
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Hey, using melatonin in such a low dose usually does not work effectively. Melatonin has different dosing for different conditions.
Please do not self prescribe and consult a psychiatrist
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Dr. Sanjeevani
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
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First of all melatonin will not cause tolerance and dependence.
It is an addition for melatonin, which is naturally formed in our brain for natural sleep.
0.3 - 0.5 mg melatonin for sleep is doubtful.
Before starting by yourself the medication, consult a psychiatrist to know your problem so that they can prescribe suitable medicine for you.
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