Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Melatonin as follows: Melatonin intake in high doses, especially in individuals with compromised immune system, can help with increasing and boosting the immune response. Individuals with history of poorly controlled autoimmune diseases, such as, psoriasis, SLE, and rheumatoid arthritis, usually will be placed on steroids and other immunosuppressant medications, to prevent activation of immune response. Melatonin intake in such individuals can compromise the therapeutic benefit of steroids and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Melatonin as follows: Melatonin can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on melatonin, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with melatonin. Also, if you have been taking melatonin for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of melatonin intake, when you are being started on any [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using melatonin as follows: Metabolic side-effects Melatonin intake by diabetic individuals can result in poor blood sugar control and episodes of hyperglycemia. Individuals with history of poorly controlled diabetes, taking melatonin, can present with increased frequency of episodes of confusion, dry mouth, frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger, dry skin, and blurred vision. Musculoskeletal side-effects Melatonin intake, especially in individuals with seizure history, occasionally carries the risk of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using melatonin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Melatonin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with melatonin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Melatonin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of melatonin needed to [...]