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Consult a specialist before using melatonin if you:
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Have high blood pressure
- Have had a seizure
- Have diabetes
- Have cancer
- Have depression
- Are taking certain sedative medications (CNS depressants)
- Are taking nifedipine GITS (Procardia XL)
- Are taking medications that decrease the immune system (immunosuppressants)
- Are taking fluvoxamine (Luvox)
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