Learn — Melatonin Side Effects

Ever taken melatonin? You probably felt that you were guaranteed a full eight hours of deep and unbroken sleep. This is a standard assumption—you're inviting disappointment! However, the truth is that melatonin is not a sleeping pill to knock you out all night. Its primary function is to act as a signaler of a message: it's time for everyone's brain to slow down and go to sleep. But will you really fall asleep after using it? Melatonin and Sleep Melatonin simply helps you to FALL asleep, more so than anything else (1).  It works with the body's natural clock, or...

That’s because, well, just before you switch off the lights for the night — a time when many of us have also timed some quality melatonin-induced sleep with those pills.  So be honest: Is it safe to take melatonin every night?  It’s easy for many of us to turn to a melatonin supplement as an immediate remedy for sleep problems — one that is available over the counter and feels innocuous.  It is a copy of a natural hormone, isn’t it?  But reality is more nuanced.  Although nightly use of melatonin may help in the short term, experts warn that taking it long term...

Abstract Summary Objective To examine the common side effects and safety concerns of melatonin use in adults and children. Context Melatonin is widely available over the counter, often taken without medical advice. Understanding its safety profile is key as use increases across all age groups. Methods Used Approach A review of clinical and pharmacological studies from PubMed, Mayo Clinic, and Sleep Foundation focusing on reported adverse effects and medication interactions. Data Collection Data included symptoms such as headache, nausea, dizziness, and daytime drowsiness, as well as reported medication interactions and hormonal concerns. Researchers’ Summary of Findings Impact on Health Melatonin...