Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by our brains at night, and regulates our sleep cycle. Synthetic melatonin can also be bought as a sleep-aid product, and has become popular in recent years. But the more popular it has become, the more the safety and health of its consumption has come into question.
One reason that this substance is not fully trusted is that it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. That means that it is not regulated, so may the buyer beware. It would be adviseable to buy only Melatonin products made by reputable companies you trust. It should also be noted that the dosages listed on the package may not be precise, and may vary from product to product.
How to Buy Prescription Drugs
- Check to be sure the company is licensed and has a good reputation. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacies can provide this information. A Verified Internet Pharmacy Practices Site (VIPPS) seal is a good sign.
- The online pharmacy should also have a physical address that is published and verifiable.
- Make sure you have access to a licensed pharmacist, for questions and advice and who will make sure that there are no drug interactions to worry about.
- Use only sites that require a prescription from a doctor. If you are ordering drugs from a company that does not, that company is not operating as it should in that regard. Therefore other aspects of the company's practices may also be questionable.
- Check to make sure your payment information and other personal data is treated in a secure manner to ensure that you are not at risk for identity theft.
- Compare prices before you buy. Online prices may not always be the best ones. Many brick and mortar pharmacies have realized that they need to compete with online dispensing services and have made their prices much more affordable in consequence.
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