Melatonin Ok To Counter Night Time Insomnia?

Just started on Nuvigil for daytime drowsiness from OSA, third day. First night I couldn't sleep; second night I took 3mg of melatonin and was able to sleep, but not quite as awake on third morning as prior day - haven't fallen asleep yet, but yawning. Is melatonin OK to use to make sure I get to sleep at night, or might that be counteracting the nuvigil into the next day? Should I expect some variability in the first couple of weeks regarding how awake I feel in the day and when it wears off in the evening? Should I not take melatonin at night if it's keeping me up?

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Hello, SleepyPete1 How are you?

It should be okay, as long as your doctor approves of you taking it. I didn't find any dangerous problems or interactions listed between the two, but it's always best to check with your doctor or pharmacist to be sure.

The side effects from the Nuvigil should improve as your body gets used to it, but that may take about 4 to 6 weeks. As things get better, you may find yourself no longer needing help to sleep at night.

The FDA lists the other side effects of Nuvigil as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness and weight loss.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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