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Does Ativan Interact With Melatonin?

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Posted on Mon, 17 Apr 2017
Question: Can I take 1mg Ativan and .5 melatonin the same evening? I am trying to taper off the Ativan which I have used as a sleep aid.
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Minor interaction - not significant.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HealthcareMagic to post your question.
I read it carefully and I understand your concern.

There is a minor interaction between these drugs.
Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy.

So, I think that you can use them together despite this interaction.

Hope this answers your question.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.

Regards,
Dr.Papaqako


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Does Ativan Interact With Melatonin?

Brief Answer: Minor interaction - not significant. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HealthcareMagic to post your question. I read it carefully and I understand your concern. There is a minor interaction between these drugs. Consumer information for this minor interaction is not currently available. Some minor drug interactions may not be clinically relevant in all patients. Minor drug interactions do not usually cause harm or require a change in therapy. So, I think that you can use them together despite this interaction. Hope this answers your question. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Regards, Dr.Papaqako