Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Hello. I Have Insomnia Since A Couple Of Months, Sleeping
Question: hello. i have insomnia since a couple of months, sleeping late (usually 12 or 1 am) and wake up early (usually 4 or 5 am). i am taking Melatonin 5mg with Vit. B6 10mg since 2 weeks, i have good sleep with Melatonin more sleeping hrs, and less wakeups during night. but i stopped it since 2 days and get back to insomnia. can i take Melatonin for long time? if yes,, for how long? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Yes you can take it 0.3-5mg once orally
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
Regarding your concern it depends on the exact cause your doctor has prescribed it .
However according to your symptoms you provide you are taking Melatonin for Trouble Falling Asleep and for this reason you can take from 0.3 to 5 mg once but not to exceed 9 months of usage.
But please first discuss with your doctor because he / she knows better your clinical picture and who should decide about the exact dose which you need.
Hope to have been helpful
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
Yes you can take it 0.3-5mg once orally
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
Regarding your concern it depends on the exact cause your doctor has prescribed it .
However according to your symptoms you provide you are taking Melatonin for Trouble Falling Asleep and for this reason you can take from 0.3 to 5 mg once but not to exceed 9 months of usage.
But please first discuss with your doctor because he / she knows better your clinical picture and who should decide about the exact dose which you need.
Hope to have been helpful
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
