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Brand names: Circadin, Adaflex, Ceyesto, Slenyto, Syncrodin
Find out how melatonin treats sleep problems like insomnia, and how to take it. |
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# Melatonin - Brand names: Circadin, Adaflex, Ceyesto, Slenyto, Syncrodin
Find out how melatonin treats sleep problems like insomnia, and how to take it.
- [About melatonin](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/about-melatonin/)
- [Who can and cannot take it](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/who-can-and-cannot-take-melatonin/)
- [How and when to take it](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/how-and-when-to-take-melatonin/)
- [Side effects](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/side-effects-of-melatonin/)
- [Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-melatonin/)
- [Taking it with other medicines and herbal supplements](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/taking-melatonin-with-other-medicines-and-herbal-supplements/)
- [Common questions](https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/melatonin/common-questions-about-melatonin/)
## Related conditions
- [Insomnia](https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insomnia/)
## Useful resources
- [Healthtalk: videos of real stories of insomnia in later life](https://healthtalk.org/sleep-problems-later-life/overview)
healthtalk.org
- [Mind: charity – how to cope with sleep problems](https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/sleep-problems/about-sleep-and-mental-health/)
www.mind.org.uk
- [Royal College of Psychiatrists: sleeping well](https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/mental-health/problems-disorders/sleeping-well)
www.rcpsych.ac.uk
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| Readable Markdown | ## Melatonin - Brand names: Circadin, Adaflex, Ceyesto, Slenyto, Syncrodin
Find out how melatonin treats sleep problems like insomnia, and how to take it. |
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