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Does Melatonin Help With Seizures

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Mercersburg, PA

Does melatonin help with epilepsy

September 1, 2016
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take it for sleep as well. Lack of good, quality sleep can be a contributing factor to seizures.

September 1, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

ginko biloba mostly

September 2, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take it to help me sleep. For seizures I really don't know

September 1, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

well yeah its a vitamin. I know that. but my Dr is strict about even those. anything that can effect my brain I talk to her first.

September 14, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I don't know if it helps with epilepsy but I take it at night to help me sleep and have no problems it works well for me. And I can't take regular sleep pills because that causes problems for me but since melatonin is natural it helps me.

September 2, 2016

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