Sleep- Melatonin DI

Question 1

Melatonin may be useful in what types of insomnia?

Answer 1

Sleep-onset latency, shift workers, jet lag

Question 2

Melatonin dosing

Answer 2

3-5mg PO HS x4 weeks

Question 3

Avoid melatonin in what patients?

Answer 3

Immunocompromised and Alzheimer’s patients