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melatonin · Medicine question

Why should alcohol not be taken with Circadin (melatonin)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Alcohol should not be taken with Circadin (melatonin) because it reduces Circadin's effectiveness on sleep.

Sources for this answer

CircadinFlynn Pharma Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.5 Interaction with other medicinal products · Version 12Document updated 11 February 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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