Melatonin

Common brands: Melatonin 1527, Melatonin Cord, Melatonin Phenolic, Vitamin D, Tylenol Extra Strength

Top reporter: Professional Complementary Health Formulas

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52,823
Total Reports
25,729
Serious Reports
4,642
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.79%)

Patient Demographics

Male
19,975
Female
28,699

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Melatonin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 4,327
7.0%
2 NAUSEA 3,667
5.9%
3 OFF LABEL USE 3,334
5.4%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 3,125
5.0%
5 DIARRHOEA 2,939
4.7%
6 HEADACHE 2,885
4.6%
7 DYSPNOEA 2,506
4.0%
8 INSOMNIA 2,465
4.0%
9 FALL 2,370
3.8%
10 PAIN 2,312
3.7%
11 DIZZINESS 2,286
3.7%
12 VOMITING 2,162
3.5%
13 DEATH 2,104
3.4%
14 SOMNOLENCE 1,887
3.0%
15 ASTHENIA 1,876
3.0%
16 CONSTIPATION 1,846
3.0%
17 ANXIETY 1,736
2.8%
18 PNEUMONIA 1,667
2.7%
19 ARTHRALGIA 1,556
2.5%
20 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 1,519
2.4%
21 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,496
2.4%
22 PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE 1,484
2.4%
23 MALAISE 1,460
2.4%
24 COUGH 1,408
2.3%
25 DEPRESSION 1,335
2.1%
26 PYREXIA 1,292
2.1%
27 DECREASED APPETITE 1,291
2.1%
28 RASH 1,275
2.1%
29 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,261
2.0%
30 PRURITUS 1,246
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.