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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:18 PM
    Melatonin overdose
    My 15 yo daughter just took 6 melatonin tablets to help her sleep. Each was 300 MGC. Is this harmful and should I seek medical assistance for her. She weighs approximately 200 lbs.
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    Jul 9, 2013, 08:21 PM
    Shouldn't do anything this time. Time to hide the melatonin from her.
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    Jul 9, 2013, 09:06 PM
    It is not a sleeping pill, does not help in the way she may want, but 6 pills should not have any harmful effect on her. I do question why she is taking it to start with
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    Jul 9, 2013, 09:17 PM
    Chuck, Melatonin IS a sleep aid. It is a natural sleep aid. I take it myself.
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