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Melatonin-time-release Patient Tips

Medically reviewed by Carmen Pope, BPharm. Last updated on Aug 11, 2025.

1. How it works

2. Upsides

3. Downsides

If you are between the ages of 18 and 60, take no other medication or have no other medical conditions, side effects you are more likely to experience include:

Note: In general, seniors or children, people with certain medical conditions (such as liver or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects

4. Bottom Line

Melatonin time-release is an extended-release supplement used to treat insomnia (trouble falling asleep or staying asleep), sleep disorders in the blind, and may be effective at treating jet lag, high blood pressure, anxiety, and other health conditions. Note that short-acting melatonin may be more effective at treating sleep disorders than melatonin time release. Dizziness, drowsiness, bed-wetting, headache, nausea, and excessive daytime sedation are the most common side effects reported.

5. Tips

6. Response and effectiveness

7. Interactions

Medicines that interact with melatonin time release may either decrease its effect, affect how long it works, increase side effects, or have less of an effect when taken with melatonin time release. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of the medications; however, sometimes it does. Speak to your doctor about how drug interactions should be managed.

Common medications that may interact with melatonin time release include:

Note that this list is not all-inclusive and includes only common medications that may interact with melatonin time release. You should refer to the prescribing information for melatonin time release for a complete list of interactions.

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Frequently asked questions

References

Further information

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use melatonin-time-release only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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