| Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid melatonin
supplements as should people with autoimmune diseases, allergies, cardiovascular
disease, depression, epilepsy or other seizure disorder, liver disease,
immunosuppression, and drug or alcohol abuse. High doses of melatonin have been associated with altered
ovarian function and anovulation. Therefore, women trying to conceive should
avoid it.
While taking melatonin, driving and operating other machinery
should be avoided.
Other drugs that may interact with melatonin include:
amphetamines, blood pressure medications such as nifedipine, other dietary
supplements, hormonal medications, psychiatric medications, seizure medications,
sedatives, and tamoxifen.
Melatonin is a dietary supplement, and all of the
contraindications and possible drug interactions are not known. Therefore, you
should consult a physician before taking it. |
