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Has anyone experienced diarrhea with Melatonin use?

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Posted 3/7/2023 11:37 PM (GMT -5)
I can’t believe that I may have found the answer to the explosive diarrhea that has kept me at home for more than a month. I began taking a new cholesterol med. because I thought that was the cause of the 6-10 bouts of daily diarrhea that have almost ruined my life. As of tonight, I think that may change: no more Melatonin—I was taking 5-6 mg nightly.
Posted 7/4/2023 6:19 AM (GMT -5)
I take 2 mg of it I do have reflux but lately I’m getting this consistent pain below my rib cage will this be cos of that
Posted 7/4/2023 10:27 AM (GMT -5)
@Karlxxx, no way of knowing what is causing the pain, go see your primary care doctor. It could be trapped gas, but again go see your doctor.

Good luck.
Posted 7/12/2023 3:11 PM (GMT -5)
Just used Google Translate on the last post, here is the result.

"I gave birth to a baby this year. With the lack of sleep, I bought melatonin 10mg which I took every night before bed. I took it for 3 months. I started having severe cramps, nausea, diarrhea. I went to see my doctor, he had me do some blood and stool samples. Everything was normal. I then suspected irritable bowel syndrome, even while doing the recommended diet, I still had diarrhea 10X a day. Until I ask myself the question: What have I changed in my life for 3 months? Taking melatonin. I stopped taking it for 1 week following a fever attack that looked like gastro. My problem is solved. No more cramps, no more diarrhea and nausea. Don't underestimate the side effects of over-the-counter medications."
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