Is it okay to take Melatonin (3mg) at night to help me sleep? (Photo)

January 11, 2015
Asked By:Mal61464 in Great Neck, NY

I'm 3 days post op from Mommy makeover - including BA, hernia fix and Lipo to stomach and flanks. I have stopped taking my Percocet but feel I need a sleeping aid at night, otherwise I wake up at 3 in the morning just because I'm sleeping on my back too long.

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January 12, 2015

Answer: Melatonin should have no effect on postoperative mommy makeover course.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 12, 2015

Answer: Melatonin should have no effect on postoperative mommy makeover course.

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Vincent N. Zubowicz, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 13, 2015

Answer: Is it okay to take Melatonin (3mg) at night to help me sleep?

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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January 13, 2015

Answer: Is it okay to take Melatonin (3mg) at night to help me sleep?

Thomas Trevisani, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 13, 2015

Answer: Yes

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January 13, 2015

Answer: Yes

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January 13, 2015

Answer: Is it okay to take Melatonin (3mg) at night to help me sleep?

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January 13, 2015

Answer: Is it okay to take Melatonin (3mg) at night to help me sleep?

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January 11, 2015

Answer: Is it okay to take Melatonin (3mg) at night to help me sleep?

January 11, 2015

Answer: Is it okay to take Melatonin (3mg) at night to help me sleep?

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