How long can you take melatonin every night
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Dosage and strength
Melatonin usually comes as 2mg, slow release tablets.
These release melatonin gradually into your body during the night.
For short-term sleep problems (insomnia) in adults
The usual dose is one 2mg slow release tablet taken 1 to 2 hours before bedtime.
Sometimes your doctor will recommend that you only take melatonin 2 or 3 times a week to see if that improves your sleep first.
Melatonin should only be taken for a maximum of 13 weeks to treat short-term sleep problems in adults, but longer courses may be used on the advice of a specialist.
For longer-term sleep problems (insomnia) in adults
There are a number of conditions, including ADHD, cerebral palsy and chronic fatigue syndrome, which may affect your sleep.
If you have a condition-related sleep problem, a specialist may prescribe melatonin longer term.
The usual starting dose is one 2mg slow release tablet taken 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime.
Sometimes the dose may gradually be increased
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