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Does anybody know If I can take Melatonin with my Zyprexa. I have heard argument about Melatonin increasing the effects of any meds. I thought it was supposed to be natural. I was wondering if anybody takes it.
Posted on 04/01/08, 10:04 pm
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Reply #1 - 04/02/08  7:13am
" I take it to help me sleep. I haven't noticed any side effects. I'm not on Zyprexa, though. "
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Reply #2 - 04/02/08  8:31am
" i take it to help me sleep, along with abilify, topamax, lorazepam, and lunesta. i am also starting seroquel today, and the dr is the one that told me to take the melatonin, so i trust him that its safe with those meds. but if i would have a question about it, please call your dr or ask a pharmacist. "
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Reply #3 - 04/13/08  7:18am
" wanna, try the seroquel w/o the melatonin at first. i speak from experience...you will have NO trouble sleeping. "
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Reply #4 - 04/13/08  7:52am
" now i have been taken off the seroquel and been put on restoril for sleep, not supposed to really take anything else to help me sleep cuz of the dosage, and i am having more trouble sleeping. i am starting the melatonin up again. "
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