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Posted by jeninco on April 26, 2006, at 17:09:12
Does anyone know what happens if you mix the two? I bought some melatonin to try, but if it doesn't work I want to be able to fall back on the ambien. Any advice?
Posted by linkadge on April 26, 2006, at 21:29:39
In reply to ambien + melatonin, posted by jeninco on April 26, 2006, at 17:09:12
There might be an additive sedative effect. I have combined melatonin and sedatives and have not had a problem. If you taket the melatonin and it does't work, try just taking a portion of the ambien.
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Posted by med_empowered on April 27, 2006, at 23:45:09
In reply to Re: ambien + melatonin, posted by linkadge on April 26, 2006, at 21:29:39
i wouldn't think there'd be a problem. Some of the benzos (like xanax) tend to decrease melatonin levels (this might be way xanax helps with depression, or at least 1 reason) but...other than that kind of interaction, I doubt there would be any problems. If you're severely depressed, you should probably avoid melatonin. Some studies have looked at it combined with Halcion (benzo that isnt used very much now) and the results were pretty good.
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