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Unable to sleep (melatonin at 3.40am?)
I am unable to sleep as I am feeling anxious. Should I take melatonin and sleep?
Also is it ok to have at 3.40am
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It’s best to have just before going to sleep and better to have post consultations with a doctor directly
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Stop using your phone in night time
Melatonin will be produced automatically in your body
Relax
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please do not self medicate
kindly consult
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Get a psychiatrist consultation and rule out the probable cause before self medicating with melatonin , melatonin has shown have cardiac side effects
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No point so late. Has to be a lot earlier or better talk to someone as sleep medication is customised and different for everyone. So better just don't try things randomly and consult a specialist (or me) for the right plan that can only be decided after talking to you.
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NO. Talk to a specialist (or me) for a customised treatment plan.
Don't take things randomly.
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Don't take just anything randomly even if it's available on Amazon. You'll save a lot by consulting a specialist (or me) than just taking anything you want or as advertised.
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Aap Stresscom Capsules use kro...ye bhot accha kaam krta h stress or nind naa aaye to.....iske alwa subha early morning exercise running ,home workout accha khana pina kro ...ye kaam na kre to uske baad kuch or sochna chahiye
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No at 3.40 am
Use melatonin after dinner at 9 -9.30 pm n sleep
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Your sleeplessness is anxiety-driven, not dangerous. Melatonin is safe, non-addictive, and especially helpful when sleep is delayed due to anxiety or a disturbed sleep cycle. Taking it now will not harm your body or heart.
Melatonin does not depress breathing, does not affect BP, and does not interact with common painkillers or vitamins.
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• Take melatonin 3 mg (or even 1–2 mg if you are sensitive).
• Take it now, switch off lights, and lie down immediately.
• If sleep does not come in 30–45 minutes, practice slow breathing (4-7-8 or box breathing).
If anxiety continues for several nights, a short medical consultation can help you break this cycle safely.
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• Avoid checking pulse/BP repeatedly at night — it worsens anxiety
• Keep the room slightly warm
• Warm milk or chamomile tea can help
• Remind yourself: “This is anxiety, not danger”
• One poor night of sleep will not cause harm
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If feeling anxious with no reason for long duration...then it's better that you consult a psychiatrist.Else T.cetrizine 10mg before bed time helps
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T zolfresh 5mg tab at night time for 2 days
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Feeling anxious can commonly cause temporary sleep disturbance.
You may take melatonin for short-term sleep support.
It is safe to take melatonin even at 3:40 AM, but please understand that it may cause morning drowsiness or heaviness if taken very late at night.
Recommended dose is 3–5 mg once, only occasionally.
Melatonin helps in initiating sleep but does not treat anxiety itself. If anxiety persists, sleep problem may continue despite melatonin.
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You may take melatonin once for sleep
• Try deep breathing, relaxation or calming music
• Maintain regular sleep timing from next day
• If anxiety or sleeplessness continues for more than a few days, consult a doctor
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Do not take melatonin daily without medical advice
• Avoid mobile screen and caffeine late at night
• Avoid alcohol for sleep
• Persistent anxiety, panic symptoms or long-term insomnia needs proper evaluation
Take care and do not worry — this is usually temporary and manageable.
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You need to evaluate first .need more history in your case .please connect for further management.
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Consult a doctor preferably a psychiatrist...just wanted to ask do you have any recent mental trauma from any incident ....if yes take sessions accordingly along with medicine therapy doesn't work .
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It is not advisable for your age better not to take
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
General Physician
20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Hingoli
Don’t take melatonin at 3.40 am consult to psychiatrists , Do exercise eat healthy foods
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Do not self medicate. New studies have found that Melatonin causes cardiac issues and they are quite severe.
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Follow proper sleep hygiene. Good environment is required for inducing sleep, dim light, no screens, a good 2 hour gap between dinner and sleep time, stress free mind etc. Please indulge in some kind of physical activities
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To get a complete body Healthcheck done if all normal then start doing some physical exercise and then follow sleep hygiene as explained. Don't try to use medicine as crutches for your sleep issues
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need proper history for further evaluation
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Dr. Kuldip
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9 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
Hello
Thanks for query
Dont go for any medication by your self
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Do consult physician /psychiatric doctor
Go for physical examination
Check bp pulse sugar
If all normal go for blood investigation
If all good then doctor will advice you anxiety medication or sleeping pills
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Yes
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
General Practitioner
4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Need some more details kindly consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Consult to Psychiatrist
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Psychiatrist
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