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Melatonin occurs naturally in the body and is involved in the natural regulation of sleep. Melatonin is sometimes used as a dietary supplement to help people sleep. Like other dietary supplements, there are few studies that have examined its effectiveness. Toxicity from melatonin appears to be mild.
To date, there are no definite answers about how well melatonin works, how safe it is when taken for long periods, or what constitutes a melatonin overdose.
Sleep deprivation is a common condition among US adults. Non-drug approaches should be tried first. Medicines for sleep include prescription agents, OTC drugs, and dietary supplements. Many sleep aids can cause dependence or next-day drowsiness. Dietary supplements and herbals promoted to help sleep are not approved by the FDA as safe or effective.
Ramelteon is a drug that is prescribed to help people fall asleep faster. It typically causes only mild side effects.
Trazodone is a prescription oral selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor used for treatment of major depressive disorder and other conditions including anxiety and sleep disorders. Common trazodone brands names include Desyrel and Desyrel Dividose. Trazodone interacts with certain medications and alcohol and should be taken only as prescribed.
Tart cherry juice contains naturally biologically active substances, including melatonin, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds. In some studies, daily consumption of tart cherry juice was linked to improvements in sleep quality in adults, but there is no evidence that tart cherry juice is effective in treating sleep regression in children.
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