We later discovered that the antibiotic she had been prescribed caused some of these same symptoms. So we are not sure if they were due to the antibiotic, the melatonin, or a combination of these and other factors. But she experienced serious insomnia, as well as a creepy-crawly sensation in the skin, nightmares when she did finally fall asleep, some bone pain, intense nausea, etc. Don't get me wrong. However, I would suggest that readers proceed with caution in this area.
Hormonal substitutes are riskier than the average vitamin or herb.
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