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Calculated Shard: 160 (from laksa189)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa160.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theoldish.com/side-effects-melatonin-supplements/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://theoldish.com/side-effects-melatonin-supplements/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

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Talk with your doctor about what dosage and what reputable brand of supplement you might consider taking. \nAccording to the Mayo Clinic, melatonin can also have more uncommon side effects that may include feelings of depression, mild tremor, mild anxiety, abdominal cramps, irritability, low blood pressure, confusion, disorientation or diminished alertness.\n \nMelatonin can cause daytime drowsiness and should not be taken within 5 hours of driving or using machinery.\nAs with any supplement or medication, it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any potential side effects or drug interaction before taking melatonin.\n \nMelatonin can interact with many medications including anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, anticonvulsants, diabetes medications and immunosuppressants.\nTo help get a restful night’s sleep try to keep a regular bedtime routine.\n \nA dark, cool, quiet bedroom will help create a peaceful environment.\n \nTurn off electronics one hour before bed, limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider doing something calming before bed like meditation, running a warm bath or doing some gentle stretches.\n \nWomen who experience hot flashes may want to keep a glass of cold water at the bedside or a small fan that can be turned on conveniently.\nFor more information about getting a good night’s sleep, visit the National Institute on Aging by following\nthis link\n. ","attrs_markdown":"[![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/themes\/theoldish\/assets\/img\/logo-the-oldish-col.png)](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/ \"The Oldish®\")\n\nFollow Us:\n\n[Register for Free](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-login.php?action=register) \\| [Sign In](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-login.php)\n\nToggle navigation\n\n[![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/themes\/theoldish\/assets\/img\/logo-the-oldish-wh.png)](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/ \"The Oldish®\")\n\n- [Oldish Living](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/category\/oldish-living\/ \"Oldish Living\")\n- [Health](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/category\/health\/ \"Health\")\n- [Caregiver Central](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/category\/caregiver-central\/ \"Caregiver Central\")\n- [Aging in Place](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/category\/aging-in-place\/ \"Aging in Place\")\n- [Long Term Care](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/category\/long-term-care\/ \"Long Term Care\")\n- [End of Life Issues](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/category\/end-of-life-issues\/ \"End of Life Issues\")\n- [Toolkit](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/side-effects-melatonin-supplements\/ \"Toolkit\")\n  - [Home Safety Checklists](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/home-safety-checklists\/ \"Home Safety Checklists\")\n  - [Home Safety Videos](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/category\/home-safety-videos\/ \"Home Safety Videos\")\n  - [Medication Checklist](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/medication-checklist\/ \"Medication Checklist\")\n  - [My Library](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/user-library\/ \"My Library\")\n  - [Recommended Documents](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/recommended-documents\/ \"Recommended Documents\")\n\n- [Search](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/side-effects-melatonin-supplements\/)\n- [Sign In](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-login.php)\n- [Register for Free](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-login.php?action=register)\n### Sorry, you need to be logged in to search. [Register for Free\\!](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-login.php?action=register)\n\n# Side-Effects of Melatonin Supplements\nBy: Heather Vincent Mir\n\nOctober 16th, 2017\n\n![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Melatonin-concept-3D-rendering-isolated-on-white-background-809097936_2125x1416.jpeg)\n\nAdd To Library\n\nMany older adults, especially women experiencing hormonal changes, have difficulty falling or staying asleep at night and fight fatigue all day. And some may try using melatonin as a natural, drug-free alternative to get a restful night’s sleep. But there are a number of side effects that may surprise you.\n\nMelatonin is a hormone that plays a role in the natural sleep and wake cycle and is at its highest levels during the nighttime. Melatonin supplements are sometimes used to help treat insomnia or jet lag and are usually safe to use in the short term but with repeated use, can have side effects common to a hangover. It also becomes less effective over time and can leave users with a headache, dizziness, nausea or drowsiness the next day.\n\nMany over-the-counter doses of melatonin are between 3 and 10 milligrams but usually a half a milligram or 1 milligram can do the trick of helping the body fall asleep. Talk with your doctor about what dosage and what reputable brand of supplement you might consider taking.\n\nAccording to the Mayo Clinic, melatonin can also have more uncommon side effects that may include feelings of depression, mild tremor, mild anxiety, abdominal cramps, irritability, low blood pressure, confusion, disorientation or diminished alertness. Melatonin can cause daytime drowsiness and should not be taken within 5 hours of driving or using machinery.\n\nAs with any supplement or medication, it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any potential side effects or drug interaction before taking melatonin. Melatonin can interact with many medications including anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, anticonvulsants, diabetes medications and immunosuppressants.\n\nTo help get a restful night’s sleep try to keep a regular bedtime routine. A dark, cool, quiet bedroom will help create a peaceful environment. Turn off electronics one hour before bed, limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider doing something calming before bed like meditation, running a warm bath or doing some gentle stretches.  Women who experience hot flashes may want to keep a glass of cold water at the bedside or a small fan that can be turned on conveniently.\n\nFor more information about getting a good night’s sleep, visit the National Institute on Aging by following [this link](https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/good-nights-sleep).\n\nAdd To Library\n\n#### Explore:\n- [insomnia](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/tag\/insomnia\/)\n- [melatonin](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/tag\/melatonin\/)\n- [sleep](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/tag\/sleep\/)\n- [supplements](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/tag\/supplements\/)\n#### Share\n\n[![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/RLR-show.jpg)](https:\/\/renostudios.com\/real-life-renos\/)\n\nAdd Your Voice\n\n## 0 Comments\n### [Join the Discussion](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/side-effects-melatonin-supplements\/#reply-title)\n\n*[Be the first to comment.](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/side-effects-melatonin-supplements\/#reply-title)*\n### Subscribe to Our Newsletter\n\n## Post Navigation\n\\<  [Balding Men, Better Choices](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/balding-men-better-choices\/)\n\n[Preventing Winter Itch as Temperatures Drop](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/preventing-winter-itch-temperatures-drop\/) \\>\n\n#### More From Health\n[![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/iStock-1213790898-600x450.jpg)](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/dont-ignore-sudden-confusion\/ \"Don’t Ignore Sudden Confusion\")\n\n### [Don’t Ignore Sudden Confusion](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/dont-ignore-sudden-confusion\/ \"Don’t Ignore Sudden Confusion\")\nBy [Karen L Brown](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/author\/karen\/ \"Posts by Karen L Brown\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/iStock-647725028-600x450.jpg)](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/a-choirs-effect-on-aphasia\/ \"A Choir’s Effect on Aphasia\")\n\n### [A Choir’s Effect on Aphasia](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/a-choirs-effect-on-aphasia\/ \"A Choir’s Effect on Aphasia\")\nBy [Karen L Brown](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/author\/karen\/ \"Posts by Karen L Brown\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/iStock-2169064668-600x450.jpg)](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/dysphagia\/ \"Dysphagia\")\n\n### [Dysphagia](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/dysphagia\/ \"Dysphagia\")\nBy [Karen L Brown](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/author\/karen\/ \"Posts by Karen L Brown\")\n\n[![](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/iStock-918403568-591x450.jpg)](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/why-women-outlive-men\/ \"Why Women Outlive Men\")\n\n### [Why Women Outlive Men](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/why-women-outlive-men\/ \"Why Women Outlive Men\")\nBy [Karen L Brown](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/author\/karen\/ \"Posts by Karen L Brown\")\n\nAdd Your Voice\n\n## 0 Comments\n### [Join the Discussion](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/side-effects-melatonin-supplements\/#reply-title)\n\n### Add a Comment [Cancel Reply](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/side-effects-melatonin-supplements\/#respond)\nYou must be [logged in](https:\/\/theoldish.com\/wp-login.php?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Ftheoldish.com%2Fside-effects-melatonin-supplements%2F) to post a comment.\n\nThis site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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It also becomes less effective over time and can leave users with a headache, dizziness, nausea or drowsiness the next day.\n\nMany over-the-counter doses of melatonin are between 3 and 10 milligrams but usually a half a milligram or 1 milligram can do the trick of helping the body fall asleep. Talk with your doctor about what dosage and what reputable brand of supplement you might consider taking.\n\nAccording to the Mayo Clinic, melatonin can also have more uncommon side effects that may include feelings of depression, mild tremor, mild anxiety, abdominal cramps, irritability, low blood pressure, confusion, disorientation or diminished alertness. Melatonin can cause daytime drowsiness and should not be taken within 5 hours of driving or using machinery.\n\nAs with any supplement or medication, it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any potential side effects or drug interaction before taking melatonin. Melatonin can interact with many medications including anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, anticonvulsants, diabetes medications and immunosuppressants.\n\nTo help get a restful night’s sleep try to keep a regular bedtime routine. A dark, cool, quiet bedroom will help create a peaceful environment. Turn off electronics one hour before bed, limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider doing something calming before bed like meditation, running a warm bath or doing some gentle stretches.  Women who experience hot flashes may want to keep a glass of cold water at the bedside or a small fan that can be turned on conveniently.\n\nFor more information about getting a good night’s sleep, visit the National Institute on Aging by following [this link](https:\/\/www.nia.nih.gov\/health\/good-nights-sleep).","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	Many older adults, especially women experiencing hormonal changes, have difficulty falling or staying asleep at night and fight fatigue all day. And some may try using melatonin as a natural, drug-free alternative to get a restful night’s sleep. But there are a number of side effects that may surprise you. Melatonin is a hormone that plays a role in the natural sleep and wake cycle and is at its highest levels during the nighttime. Melatonin supplements are sometimes used to help treat insomnia or jet lag and are usually safe to use in the short term but with repeated use, can have side effects common to a hangover. It also becomes less effective over time and can leave users with a headache, dizziness, nausea or drowsiness the next day. Many over-the-counter doses of melatonin are between 3 and 10 milligrams but usually a half a milligram or 1 milligram can do the trick of helping the body fall asleep. Talk with your doctor about what dosage and what reputable brand of supplement you might consider taking. According to the Mayo Clinic, melatonin can also have more uncommon side effects that may include feelings of depression, mild tremor, mild anxiety, abdominal cramps, irritability, low blood pressure, confusion, disorientation or diminished alertness. Melatonin can cause daytime drowsiness and should not be taken within 5 hours of driving or using machinery. As with any supplement or medication, it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any potential side effects or drug interaction before taking melatonin. Melatonin can interact with many medications including anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, anticonvulsants, diabetes medications and immunosuppressants. To help get a restful night’s sleep try to keep a regular bedtime routine. A dark, cool, quiet bedroom will help create a peaceful environment. Turn off electronics one hour before bed, limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider doing something calming before bed like meditation, running a warm bath or doing some gentle stretches. Women who experience hot flashes may want to keep a glass of cold water at the bedside or a small fan that can be turned on conveniently. For more information about getting a good night’s sleep, visit the National Institute on Aging by following this link .
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It also becomes less effective over time and can leave users with a headache, dizziness, nausea or drowsiness the next day. Many over-the-counter doses of melatonin are between 3 and 10 milligrams but usually a half a milligram or 1 milligram can do the trick of helping the body fall asleep. Talk with your doctor about what dosage and what reputable brand of supplement you might consider taking. According to the Mayo Clinic, melatonin can also have more uncommon side effects that may include feelings of depression, mild tremor, mild anxiety, abdominal cramps, irritability, low blood pressure, confusion, disorientation or diminished alertness. Melatonin can cause daytime drowsiness and should not be taken within 5 hours of driving or using machinery. As with any supplement or medication, it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any potential side effects or drug interaction before taking melatonin. Melatonin can interact with many medications including anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, anticonvulsants, diabetes medications and immunosuppressants. To help get a restful night’s sleep try to keep a regular bedtime routine. A dark, cool, quiet bedroom will help create a peaceful environment. Turn off electronics one hour before bed, limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider doing something calming before bed like meditation, running a warm bath or doing some gentle stretches. Women who experience hot flashes may want to keep a glass of cold water at the bedside or a small fan that can be turned on conveniently. For more information about getting a good night’s sleep, visit the National Institute on Aging by following [this link](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep). 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Readable Markdown	Many older adults, especially women experiencing hormonal changes, have difficulty falling or staying asleep at night and fight fatigue all day. And some may try using melatonin as a natural, drug-free alternative to get a restful night’s sleep. But there are a number of side effects that may surprise you. Melatonin is a hormone that plays a role in the natural sleep and wake cycle and is at its highest levels during the nighttime. Melatonin supplements are sometimes used to help treat insomnia or jet lag and are usually safe to use in the short term but with repeated use, can have side effects common to a hangover. It also becomes less effective over time and can leave users with a headache, dizziness, nausea or drowsiness the next day. Many over-the-counter doses of melatonin are between 3 and 10 milligrams but usually a half a milligram or 1 milligram can do the trick of helping the body fall asleep. Talk with your doctor about what dosage and what reputable brand of supplement you might consider taking. According to the Mayo Clinic, melatonin can also have more uncommon side effects that may include feelings of depression, mild tremor, mild anxiety, abdominal cramps, irritability, low blood pressure, confusion, disorientation or diminished alertness. Melatonin can cause daytime drowsiness and should not be taken within 5 hours of driving or using machinery. As with any supplement or medication, it is important to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any potential side effects or drug interaction before taking melatonin. Melatonin can interact with many medications including anticoagulants and anti-platelet drugs, anticonvulsants, diabetes medications and immunosuppressants. To help get a restful night’s sleep try to keep a regular bedtime routine. A dark, cool, quiet bedroom will help create a peaceful environment. Turn off electronics one hour before bed, limit caffeine and alcohol, and consider doing something calming before bed like meditation, running a warm bath or doing some gentle stretches. Women who experience hot flashes may want to keep a glass of cold water at the bedside or a small fan that can be turned on conveniently. For more information about getting a good night’s sleep, visit the National Institute on Aging by following [this link](https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/good-nights-sleep).
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