but no long-term studies have been conducted on the effects of melatonin use in children. Side effects in children may include agitation or bedwetting, in addition to the side effects experienced ...

Getty Around 11,000 children were ... research yet about the long-term use of melatonin, stating: "Although melatonin is generally regarded as safe, adverse effects have been reported, and data ...

The regular use of melatonin to help children sleep has become "exceedingly ... 12-21 months – despite little research about the long-term effects, noted The Washington Post.

The effects of taking large doses of melatonin don't appear to be lethal, Dimitriu says, but more research is needed to determine the long-term health implications of melatonin use and the effects ...

it appears that melatonin only causes mild long-term side effects. Furthermore, Barrantes-Perez says long-term risks are not fully understood in children who continuously take melatonin ...

Larger studies looking at varying doses and the potential long term effects of melatonin supplementation are now warranted, conclude the researchers. Normal night-time production of the body clock ...

Melatonin supplements appear to be safe for adults when used for short periods, although more research is needed on their long-term effects. While limited research exists on the safety of ...

Canadian researchers say the trial suggests larger studies looking at different doses and the potential long term effects of melatonin supplementation are now warranted. Previous research has ...