Side Effects Of Melatonin Supplements

Dizziness

Dizziness is a feeling of unsteadiness or lightheadedness, and it can sometimes develop as a side effect of melatonin use. Patients with dizziness might feel like the room is spinning in circles around them, and they could also experience anxiety. To reduce the risk of a fall, the patient should sit or lie down until the dizziness passes, and it may help to drink a cold drink. Getting sufficient sleep and avoiding alcohol and caffeine could prevent dizziness from getting worse. If dizziness is accompanied by vision changes, hearing loss, or ringing in one or both ears, the patient should see a physician, and a doctor's appointment should also be made if dizziness keeps coming back. Patients who have dizziness along with chest pain, vomiting, shortness of breath, or a severe headache should receive emergency medical attention. Doctors will ask the patient about when the dizziness began, how long it has been going on, and if anything makes it better. Patients should let the medical team know about all medications they take, including melatonin supplements and other dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, or herbs. MRI scans and CT scans may be ordered to rule out serious causes of dizziness, and patients might need to undergo rotary chair testing, eye movement testing, and posturography testing as well. Dizziness caused by melatonin supplements typically resolves once the supplements are discontinued, and patients who continue to experience dizziness may be offered prescription antihistamines or anticholinergics.

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