You should start with a low dose of melatonin (0.5 mg) and gradually taper up according to your needs. You should never take more than 10 mg or you could experience nausea and other side effects.

Melatonin is a hormone in the brain that maintains your body's circadian rhythm, and therefore, regulates sleep. Taking ...

You can overdose on melatonin which causes daytime sleepiness, dizziness, and headaches. Most people should not take more than 0.5 to 5 mg of melatonin at once. While melatonin is not addictive ...

Few doctors will recommend melatonin for teens as a first-line treatment Bottom Line: Instead of offering supplements, ...