Absorption
✦Can be taken with or without food. No significant absorption interactions known.
Daily Dose
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Common dose: 0.5–5 mg daily.
RDA: No official RDA established.
Upper limit: Not established.
Best form: Immediate-release for sleep onset; controlled-release for sleep maintenance.
Timing: 30-60 minutes before bedtime.
Long-term safety data is limited. Consult a healthcare provider for use beyond short-term periods or in children and pregnant women.