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Does Melatonin Cause Harm To The Brain?

I gave my son Melatonin 3mg every now and then. I found that he has aggressive behavior and self harm. He s already stopped taking it for a week. He is still has body pain, aggressive behavior, and self harm. I know it s due to Melatonin as he never takes any other medication. My question is when Melatonin completely be out of his system? Will Melatonin change his brain permanently?
Mon, 30 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I do not think melatonin is cause for his aggressive behaviour. There is possibility that he is dealing with some form of mood disorder and which is probably responsible for his abnormal behaviour.

Melatonin is naturally occurring substance in your body and synthesised every day. The synthesis is more during night hours and helps in bringing out the sleep.

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Does Melatonin Cause Harm To The Brain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I do not think melatonin is cause for his aggressive behaviour. There is possibility that he is dealing with some form of mood disorder and which is probably responsible for his abnormal behaviour. Melatonin is naturally occurring substance in your body and synthesised every day. The synthesis is more during night hours and helps in bringing out the sleep. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.