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Melatonin can cause drowsiness if taken during the day. If you are drowsy the morning after taking melatonin, try taking a lower dose. Additional side effects include stomach cramps, dizziness, headache, irritability, decreased libido, breast enlargement in men (called gynecomastia), and reduced sperm count.
Melatonin is a hormone that the body produces naturally to help regulate sleep-cycle functions. Supplementing the body with extra melatonin may cause long-term side effects. Continuous Disruption of the Sleep Cycle Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland.