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wjjlyj Asked May 2013

Is it safe for mom to take antihistamine (25 mg) at bedtime AND 3mg melatonin?

Mom still not sleeping with antihistamine...have heard lots of good things about melatonin. Her MD "scoffs" at this, but she continues to toss and turn at night. Is it ok to give her melatonin in addition to the antihistamine prescribed by MD? Thank you.

EXPERT Carol Bradley Bursack, CDSGF May 2013
Melatonin is often suggested by MDs who are open to integrated ways of helping people.
Why not try her pharmacist? He or she may be able to tell you if there is any interaction with melatonin and her other medications. Pharmacists are drug specialists, so they can be a super resource.
Good luck,
Carol

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