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I was having trouble sleeping. My internist recommended melatonin. The drug rep had mentioned to the doctor that it was a natural product, no side effects. I am on blood thinner. When I had my blood test, it was way too thin. The melatonin had caused it. My doctor was angry that this happened. Just be careful with it.
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@vagirl57 I am confused about why a drug rep might tell your doctor that melatonin is a natural product with no side effects. Melatonin is over the counter. Were you being prescribed melatonin?
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Thanks for pointing this out. I forgot where I read about using caution with melatonin if on Eliquis (a popular anticoagulant) but recall that I did. I found this one citation now:
https://hellopharmacist.com/drug-supplement-interactions/drug-herbal/melatonin-with-apixaban
If our health histories become more complicated requiring prescriptions, it's wise to check for possible drug-drug AND drug-food interactions. For example, I learned that while taking kisqali for breast cancer, I need to be careful with pomegranates. I've known about grapefruit and grapefruit juice but pomegranates was unexpected.