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Medicines melatoninQuestion & answer

melatonin · Medicine question

Why can smoking affect melatonin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

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Answer

Tobacco smoke can increase melatonin breakdown and reduce its effect; starting or stopping smoking may alter exposure.

Sources for this answer

Mellozzan 2mg Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2
Melatonin 2mg Hard Capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 3

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