DEAR DR. GOTT:
I am having trouble falling asleep. My medications include Sinemet, Levoxyl, Wellbutrin, Actonel, and Valium. My supplements are grape seed extract, omega 3 fish oil, COQ10, and vitamins C, D, and B50. I would like to try melatonin to solve my sleep problem. Would it be compatible with my medications? I also have Parkinson’s disease but feel it is unrelated.

DEAR READER:
Let’s consider the big picture here. You are on a host of medications and supplements for your Parkinson’s, hypothyroidism, depression, anxiety, hypercholesterolemia, and osteoporosis.

I would like to clarify the dosage of Levoxyl you are taking for hypothyroidism. While I left out the dosages of the medications you are on, you stated you take 50 mg daily. This amount is beyond comprehension. [Read more...]