The list below includes some of the more common potential interactions. This is not meant to be a comprehensive list or take the place of advice from your healthcare provider. As with any dietary supplement, discuss with your pharmacist and/or healthcare team to determine whether Theratonin can be taken along with your medications.
Benzodiazapenes (Valium®, Xanax®, Halcion®, Ativan®, and Klonopin®): Taking melatonin along with sedative drugs may cause additive sedation.
Contraceptive drugs (birth control): Contraceptive drugs may increase the effects of oral melatonin.
Fluvoxamine (Luvox): This medication may increase the effects of melatonin and cause excessive drowsiness. Exercise caution if you’re taking more than 5 mg of melatonin.
High blood pressure medications: Although melatonin may decrease blood pressure in healthy people, melatonin might worsen blood pressure in those already taking medications for high blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure closely if you’re taking melatonin along with high blood pressure medications.
Immunosuppressants: Melatonin can stimulate the immune system and may interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Medications for diabetes: Some evidence suggests melatonin may increase the risk for low blood sugar, while other evidence suggests it may raise blood sugar. Exercise caution if you’re taking melatonin along with medications to help manage diabetes and monitor your blood sugar closely.
Seizure medications (anticonvulsants): Melatonin may decrease the effectiveness of anticonvulsants and increase the frequency of seizures in certain individuals.
Warfarin (Coumadin): Melatonin may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.
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