Is Melatonin safe to give my Child?
By Cindance
@Cindance (29)
Canada
November 27, 2012 9:29am CST
My 9 year old daughter has ADHD (Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder) and ODD (Oppositional defiant disorder) She has been having trouble falling asleep at night and a friend recommended I try Melatonin. My question to everyone is Do you have experience using this method with your child, is it safe and does it work?
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@surekharathi (14146)
• India
30 Nov 12
Thanks to provide the full form because I need it. I read many discussions here about ADHD but not know the symtoms of this. I dont know how we can know we are suffering from this disease.
@Cindance (29)
• Canada
1 Dec 12
There are a lot of different behavioral issues and learning curves associated with ADHD. I myself suffer from ADHD as well as my daughter and it has been a bumpy road for both of us but we have grown together from it. I know a lot about ADHD but there is always something new to learn!!
@Danzylop (1120)
• Philippines
27 Nov 12
hi Cindance!
Usually, melatonin is safe in low doses for short-term and long-term use. But be sure to talk with your doctor before you administer this to your kid because this might harm her. Just do it as a precaution. Although, you can buy it without prescription from the DR.
It has side effects too, Cindance. Since melatonin will induce sleeping patterns, this might trigger excessive sleepiness.
@Cindance (29)
• Canada
27 Nov 12
Thank you for your reply, I wouldn't want to put her on it long term just on nights that she is having trouble falling asleep! She is a very strong minded and high strung girl and has a terribly hard time falling asleep. I hate seeing her like that and if this can help her that would be amazing. That is why I am asking for other people's experiences. Have you used Melatonin before?
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
27 Nov 12
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well i feel extremely bad for your daughter and i hope her illness goes away very soon.
I would like to advise u that do not ever take medicines on anyone's recommendation. Consult a doctor first and listen carefully to what he says. They can help u get the best solution. Taking medicines without a doctor;s recommendation might prove risky for your daughter.
What say?
@Cindance (29)
• Canada
27 Nov 12
My daughters illness is genetic and it will stay with her the rest of her life, as will mine. My doctor recommended Melatonin as well as a friend so I thought I would see if other people have had any experience with it and maybe share their experiences with me :)
