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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 works by triggering chemical receptors in the brain to encourage sleep. Melatonin is available by prescription only and is given as a short-term treatment of insomnia in people age 55 and over.The medicine should not be used for longer than 13 weeks.elatonin is not recommended for people with allergies or sensitivity to any of the medicine's ingredients, or who have problems with the immune system, kidney or liver problems. Alcohol should be avoided while taking melatonin.