Melatoninis a common, over-the-counter sleep aid.

Supplemental melatonin works by mimicking the hormone melatonin that your body creates naturally.

So what happens if you take both at the same time?

Woman taking a pill

Bottom line: “I recommend not drinking alcohol and taking melatonin,” Watson said.

“They both may cause drowsiness and when taken together, other symptoms … can be problematic.”

Sleepless man in bed