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Melatonin and Childrens' Sleep Disturbance

Sept, 2010 - Medscape

The British Association for Psychopharmacology (BAP) has issued a consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias, and circadian rhythm disorders.

The appropriateness of melatonin in treating sleep disturbances in children has been unclear. Now, in these guidelines, melatonin is approved for children with ADHD.
 

 

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