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

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Mal61464Jan 11, 2015

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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