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Although melatonin has been regarded as safe and has been shown for reducing the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, it is also seen as disruptive for children and teens who take it. Melatonin has been found to affect young adults’ puberty hormones.
Children can overdose on Melatonin and possibly die, so it is important to treat it as any other medicine. Higher chances of side effects include daytime sleepiness, headaches and diseases, Lower chances of side effects include stomach pain, some anxiety, moodiness, feelings of depression and confusion. – Shawn Bishop, newsnetwork.MayoClinic.org. Other ways to sleep without Melatonin include avoiding blue light, and consuming less caffeine before bedtime.