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Old May 18, 2025, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Blueberrybook View Post
If melatonin doesn't help you can try valerian which is OTC but it can react with certain psych meds, you have to check it out. When I was pregnant, I combined valerian and melantonin (recommended dosages of each) which is NOT recommended but was the only thing that could get me to sleep and finally the ob-gyn gave it the okay, but if you do that, please check with a doctor first.
Thanks @Blueberrybook

I'm really liking melatonin, and it's not a problem. It's the magnesium that's the problem.

I'll take a look at Valerian, I'll ask my pdoc when I see her next month. Thanks!
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