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Melatonin for 7 year old son

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my son is due to start melatonin as soon as I collect his prescription. I was just looking for some reassuring advice as I am terrified of giving him a form of medication even tho I know it is naturaly produced in our body already. I'm scared of side effects or not noticing side effect quickly or that somehow in some way it will change my little boy (it's crazy I know coz it only helps him sleep) His father is against all Meds so I havent even told him yet & am trying to find a way to break it to him & stand confident that my son is safe taking it.

please share your stories. Thank you.

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  • So far it's going really well. I was surprised how well he swallowed the tablet even mastering it without a drink totally shocking! It has definitely helped him go to sleep quicker. I know it is kit actually a sleeping tablet but it does seem to have an affect that slows him right down. I have also noticed once he is asleep he sleeps much more restfully  & doesnt thrash around & fidget in his sleep as much. I have not seen any side effect so all is going well. I do find if I don't give it on a day over weekend it works even better when I do give it again.

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  • So far it's going really well. I was surprised how well he swallowed the tablet even mastering it without a drink totally shocking! It has definitely helped him go to sleep quicker. I know it is kit actually a sleeping tablet but it does seem to have an affect that slows him right down. I have also noticed once he is asleep he sleeps much more restfully  & doesnt thrash around & fidget in his sleep as much. I have not seen any side effect so all is going well. I do find if I don't give it on a day over weekend it works even better when I do give it again.

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