CORRECT ANSWER:

C) Hyperglycemia.

MORE INFO:

• Blood glucose may have to be checked more often in patients who take melatonin.

• Remember melatonin is a hormone that the body naturally makes.

• Darkness-nighttime increases production thus leading to sleepiness.

• Many people will say “natural” sleep aide when referring to melatonin but it’s important to realize that even supplements and or “natural” medicines can have adverse effects on the body.

• Melatonin can also increase blood thinning, elevate blood pressure, increase risk for seizure,and worsen depression

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