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Use of Melatonin
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Can I take Melatonin 3-5 mg along with clonazepam 0.5-1 mg (Prescribed) BZD. Any side effects. Thanks and regards
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It shouldn't be taken with bzd
Additive effect and plus you can develop addiction towards the bzd if taken unsupervised
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Hi.. both can cause sedation. It would be better to take any one. Consult online for optimization of doses.
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Hi,
If you have been prescribed Clonazepam, that should suffice for the complaint of sleep. With Melatonin taken together with it, it can lead to drowsiness, which can hamper attention in routine activities and activities like driving which can prove quite dangerous.
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Clonazepam should be gradually tapered and stopped over a period of one month, for sleep melatonin and zolpidem are enough along with sleep hygiene. So Clonazepam is mainly for severe anxiety on SOS basis but for long term it must be avoided as it can cause dependence
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Dr. Krishika Tailor
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Melatonin and Clonazepam can be taken together in some cases, but both can cause drowsiness and sedation. It is important to take them under medical supervision to avoid excessive sleepiness or other side effects. I suggest consulting once to guide you properly based on your condition.
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