Melatonin 3 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Melatonin 3 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Melatonin 3 mg is a dietary supplement by Pure Encapsulations with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for trouble falling asleep (insomnia), jet lag, delayed sleep phase syndrome.Based on those ingredients, 1,461 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Melatonin. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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What’s inside
Full disclosure
This supplement contains one active ingredient: melatonin 3 mg per capsule. Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by your brain to help regulate sleep-wake cycles.
The capsule itself is made from vegetarian cellulose, and the product includes hypoallergenic plant fiber as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Melatonin is likely effective for non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder and delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS) — conditions where your natural sleep timing is shifted or out of sync. It's possibly effective for pre-procedural anxiety (the worry before medical or dental procedures), sunburn, and high blood pressure.
The evidence we hold doesn't establish effectiveness for other common uses people ask about, so if you're considering it for a different reason, that's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Orally, melatonin is generally well tolerated for short-term use, though long-term safety is less certain and product quality varies between brands. The most common side effects are dizziness, drowsiness, headache, and nausea.
Rare serious concerns include a possible increased risk of seizure. There are also isolated reports of mood changes (including depression, nervousness, or hallucinations), reduced sperm quality in men, and hormonal shifts with long-term use.
During pregnancy, melatonin is rated possibly unsafe — the safety data advises caution, so talk with your doctor before use if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Safety while breastfeeding hasn't been established, so avoid it unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before taking this melatonin, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood pressure medications (especially extended-release nifedipine), blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs like warfarin, immunosuppressants, diabetes medications, seizure medications, or any other regular prescriptions. Melatonin's interactions with these drug types span Moderate severity and can reduce drug effectiveness or raise bleeding risk.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Melatonin 3 mg is likely effective for specific sleep disorders (non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder and delayed sleep phase syndrome) and possibly helpful for anxiety before procedures. But because it interacts with a very large number of medications — from blood pressure drugs to blood thinners to diabetes medicines — you absolutely need to run your exact medications through the checker on this page or talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor first.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 7, 2019.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Melatonin 3 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Pure Encapsulations |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766298001807 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 7, 2019 |
| DSLD ID | 185032 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Melatonin 3 mg by Pure Encapsulations, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin | 3 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Vegetarian Capsule
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Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendations: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, 1/2 to 1 hour before bedtime.
Precautions
Warning: See side panel.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Warning: Consult a healthcare professional if you are experiencing long-term sleep difficulties, before use in children, before use in pregnant or lactating women, those with a medical condition, and those taking medication. Do not drive or operate machinery when taking melatonin. This product may be contraindicated for individuals taking corticosteroids.
Warning: Consult a healthcare professional if you are experiencing long-term sleep difficulties, before use in children, before use in pregnant or lactating women, those with a medical condition, and those taking medication.
Warning: Consult a healthcare professional if you are experiencing long-term sleep difficulties, before use in children, before use in pregnant or lactating women, those with a medical condition, and those taking medication.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Melatonin 3 mg by Pure Encapsulations
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Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Melatonin
Interacts with1,461 drugs
Melatonin is a hormone your body makes naturally to help control your sleep-wake cycle, and the supplement form is widely used to help with sleep timi...
Melatonin monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypoallergenic Plant Fiber, Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Melatonin 3 mg by Pure Encapsulations Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Pure Encapsulations Melatonin 3 mg interacts with a significant number of medications through its melatonin content.
The most serious documented concern is with blood pressure medications: melatonin can reduce the effectiveness of extended-release nifedipine (Procardia XL), potentially raising your blood pressure instead of lowering it as intended.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Melatonin also carries Moderate-severity interactions with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs like warfarin (Coumadin) — there are isolated case reports of increased bleeding risk, though the mechanism isn't fully understood. Additionally, it may interfere with immunosuppressant medications, antidiabetes drugs (raising the risk of low blood sugar), anticonvulsants (potentially reducing their seizure-control effect), and other blood pressure medications in general.
There's also a theoretical concern with methamphetamine, where melatonin may worsen its adverse effects.
Altogether, these interactions span 1,462 individual medications. Because melatonin's effects on so many drug classes are not fully predictable, you'll want to check your exact medications with the search tool on this page or confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Melatonin 3 mg interact with 1,461 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Melatonin 3 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Melatonin
Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, PyrilamineMidol Max Strength PMS, Pamprin, Pamprin ES
How Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Pamabrom, Pyrilamine interactionAcetaminophen, PentazocineTalacen
How Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Pentazocine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylephrine, ChlorpheniramineSuper Cold Tabs
How Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Phenylephrine, Chlorpheniramine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenylpropanolamineTetra Caps
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, PhenyltoloxamineSinubid
How Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Phenylpropanolamine, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, PhenyltoloxaminePercogesic, Relagesic
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine interactionAcetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, SalicylamideLobac
How Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Phenyltoloxamine, Salicylamide interactionAcetaminophen, PropoxypheneDarvocet-N 100, Darvocet-N 50, E-Lor, Wygesic
How Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates +2 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Propoxyphene interactionAcetaminophen, PseudoephedrineChildren's Tylenol Sinus, Dristan N.D., Non-Aspirin Sinus, Ornex, Ornex-Max, Sinutab +5 more
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine interactionAcetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, TriprolidineActifed Plus ES
How Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetaminophen, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninAnticonvulsants, Cns Depressants +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin may reduce the effects of anticonvulsants.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking melatonin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin may have anticoagulant effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Melatonin + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAcyclovirAvaclyr, Sitavig, Zovirax, Zovirax Injection
How Acyclovir interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninSeizure Threshold Lowering Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking melatonin with drugs that lower the seizure threshold might increase the risk of seizure activity.
Read the full Melatonin + Acyclovir interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, GlycopyrrolateBreztri
How Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2d6 (cyp2d6) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19.
Read the full Melatonin + Aerosphere Budesonide, Formoterol Fumarate, Glycopyrrolate interactionAgomelatineValdoxan
How Agomelatine interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 1a2 (cyp1a2) Substrates, Cytochrome P450 2c19 (cyp2c19) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2.
Read the full Melatonin + Agomelatine interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking melatonin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Melatonin + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Melatonin + Alemtuzumab interactionAlfentanilAlfenta
How Alfentanil interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninSeizure Threshold Lowering Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates +1 Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking melatonin with drugs that lower the seizure threshold might increase the risk of seizure activity.
Read the full Melatonin + Alfentanil interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninAntihypertensive Drugs, Cytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking melatonin with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension or hypertension.
Read the full Melatonin + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninCytochrome P450 3a4 (cyp3a4) Substrates, Antidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Read the full Melatonin + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Melatonin 3 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
MelatoninAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking melatonin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Melatonin + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Melatonin 3 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Melatonin
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, melatonin may have anticoagulant effects and may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
There are isolated case reports of minor bleeding and decreased prothrombin activity in people taking melatonin with warfarin (Coumadin). The mechanism, if any, of this interaction is unknown. Taking melatonin orally seems to decrease coagulation activity within one hour of dosing in healthy men.
Anticonvulsants
Theoretically, melatonin may reduce the effects of anticonvulsants. Some clinical research suggests that melatonin may increase the frequency of seizures in certain patients, particularly children with neurological impairment.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking melatonin with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Some clinical research shows that melatonin reduces levels of fasting blood glucose and improves glycemic control. However, other research suggests that melatonin might impair glucose utilization and increase insulin resistance, while other research has found no effect on glucose levels. Until more is known, use melatonin cautiously in combination with antidiabetes drugs.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking melatonin with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension or hypertension.
Some clinical research suggests that taking melatonin decreases blood pressure in healthy adults. Also, melatonin seems to lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure in individuals with high blood pressure at nighttime or untreated essential hypertension. However, melatonin seems to worsen blood pressure in patients who are taking antihypertensive medications. Immediate-release melatonin 5 mg at night in combination with nifedipine GITS (Procardia XL) increases systolic blood pressure an average of 6.5 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure by an average of 4.9 mmHg, and heart rate by 3.9 bpm. Also, results from animal research suggest that melatonin reduces the effectiveness of certain antihypertensive drugs, including methoxamine and clonidine.
Caffeine
Theoretically, taking caffeine with melatonin might increase levels of melatonin.
Some evidence suggests that caffeine consumption can decrease endogenous melatonin levels, while other evidence suggests that caffeine increases endogenous melatonin levels. When administered in combination with melatonin supplements, caffeine seems to increase melatonin effects and levels. The reason for this discrepancy is not completely clear. Part of the discrepancy may result from the fact that caffeine can inhibit melatonin synthesis as well as inhibit melatonin metabolism. By functioning as an adenosine receptor antagonist, caffeine may indirectly inhibit the synthesis of melatonin. Conversely, because melatonin and caffeine are both metabolized by cytochrome P450 1A2 (CYP1A2) enzyme, concomitant use of melatonin and caffeine may reduce the metabolism of melatonin, resulting in higher serum levels.
Cns Depressants
Theoretically, taking melatonin might increase the sedative effects of CNS depressants.
Melatonin has sedative effects. Theoretically, concomitant use of melatonin with alcohol, benzodiazepines, or other sedative drugs might cause additive sedation.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, taking contraceptive drugs with melatonin might increase the effects and adverse effects of melatonin.
Contraceptive drugs can increase the levels of endogenous melatonin. Theoretically, these drugs may increase the effects and adverse effects of oral melatonin.
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP1A2. Also, other CYP1A2 substrates might decrease the metabolism of melatonin, increasing melatonin levels.
Melatonin is metabolized in the liver primarily by the CYP2C19 and CYP1A2 enzymes. Theoretically, combined administration of melatonin with drugs metabolized by the CYP1A2 enzyme might reduce the metabolism of these drugs, resulting in increased serum levels. Conversely, some drugs metabolized by CYP1A2 may inhibit the metabolism of melatonin, resulting in increased serum levels of melatonin. Until more is known, use melatonin cautiously in patients taking drugs metabolized by these enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 2C19 (Cyp2C19) Substrates
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2C19. Also, other CYP2C19 substrates might decrease the metabolism of melatonin, increasing melatonin levels.
Melatonin is metabolized in the liver primarily by the CYP2C19 and CYP1A2 enzymes. Theoretically, combined administration of melatonin with certain drugs metabolized by the CYP2C19 enzyme may reduce the metabolism of these drugs, resulting in increased serum levels. Conversely, some drugs metabolized by CYP2C19 may inhibit the metabolism of melatonin, resulting in increased serum levels of melatonin. Until more is known, use melatonin cautiously in patients taking drugs metabolized by these enzymes.
Fluvoxamine (Luvox)
Theoretically, taking fluvoxamine with melatonin might increase levels of melatonin.
Fluvoxamine can significantly increase melatonin levels. In some cases, fluvoxamine might increase bioavailability of exogenously administered melatonin by up to 20 times. Some researchers think this might be a beneficial interaction and be potentially useful for cases of refractory insomnia. However, this interaction might also cause unwanted excessive drowsiness and possibly other adverse effects. Fluvoxamine is known to increase endogenous melatonin secretion. It seems to increase serum levels of exogenously administered melatonin possibly by decreasing melatonin metabolism by inhibiting cytochrome P450 (CYP450) 1A2 and 2C19 or by inhibiting melatonin elimination. This effect has been found in healthy people taking fluvoxamine 50-75 mg and melatonin 5 mg.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Melatonin can stimulate immune function. Theoretically, melatonin might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
Theoretically, taking melatonin with methamphetamine may increase the adverse effects of methamphetamine.
Animal research suggests that melatonin exacerbates the adverse effects of methamphetamine, resulting in greater depression of tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) and tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) activity, as well as a significant reduction in dopamine levels. This has not been shown in humans.
Nifedipine Gits (Procardia Xl)
Theoretically, taking melatonin with extended release nifedipine reduces the effects of nifedipine.
Melatonin can decrease the effectiveness of extended release nifedipine (GITS). Immediate-release melatonin 5 mg at night in combination with nifedipine GITS 30-60 mg daily increases systolic and blood pressure by an average of 6.5 mmHg and 4.9 mmHg, respectively. Concomitant use with melatonin also increases heart rate by 3.9 bpm. The mechanism of this interaction is not known.
Seizure Threshold Lowering Drugs
Theoretically, taking melatonin with drugs that lower the seizure threshold might increase the risk of seizure activity.
Some clinical evidence suggests that melatonin may increase the frequency of seizures in certain patients, particularly children with neurological disabilities.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
Theoretically, melatonin may have antiplatelet effects and may increase the risk of bleeding with warfarin.
Three cases of increased prothrombin time have been reported for patients aged 48-72 years who took melatonin orally in combination with warfarin. However, three cases of decreased prothrombin time have also been reported for patients aged 51-84 years who took melatonin orally in combination with warfarin. Until more is known, use melatonin cautiously in patients taking warfarin.
Cytochrome P450 2D6 (Cyp2D6) Substrates
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP2D6.
Laboratory research suggests that certain lots of melatonin inhibit CYP2D6. Theoretically, combined administration of melatonin with certain drugs metabolized by the CYP2D6 enzyme may reduce the metabolism of these drugs, resulting in increased serum levels. Until more is known, use melatonin cautiously in patients taking drugs metabolized by these enzymes.
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (Cyp3A4) Substrates
Theoretically, melatonin might increase levels of drugs metabolized by CYP3A4.
Laboratory research shows that certain lots of melatonin inhibit CYP3A4. Theoretically, combined administration of melatonin with certain drugs metabolized by CYP3A4 may reduce the metabolism of these drugs, resulting in increased serum levels. Until more is known, use melatonin cautiously in patients taking drugs metabolized by these enzymes.
Flumazenil (Romazicon)
Theoretically, taking flumazenil with melatonin might reduce the effects of melatonin.
Animal research shows that flumazenil may inhibit the effect of melatonin.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Melatonin 3 mg, from the product label.
Pure Encapsulations
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- Pure Encapsulations
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- 490 Boston Post Road
- City
- Sudbury
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- MA
- Phone Number
- 1-800-753-2277
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- www.PureEncapsulations.com
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Melatonin 118 references
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