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Melatonian for Sleep

I am still oxox — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 19:59:25 GMT

I am currently using Dream Water which has Melatonin in it but it is very expensive and also does not give the MG in the bottle.

I have no clue how many MG I should take to help me sleep

thanks all

TIA ellen

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turtle52 — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:08:06 GMT

You can buy melatonin in a jar for VERY little money. I had to stop using it because it gave me very vivid scary nightmares. This is a common side effect. I think that the dosage of melatonin needed differs from person to person. I am surprised that the MGS are not shown on the package. Can you contact the company? It seems like it should be listed.

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I am still oxox — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:17:07 GMT

It says 150mg blend of GABA, Melatoinian, and L-triptophane. No specifics for each

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Peaches McPhee — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:18:29 GMT

My PCP recommended 1 mg; he says the literature does not indicate that higher dosages work any better than lower dosages. That said, I have never seen it sold for 1 mg, so I buy 3 - the lowest I can find.

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Madisson — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:27:22 GMT

I used to work as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. We recommended 3 mg of melatonin for sleep.

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ChynnaBlue — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 20:27:54 GMT

Melatonin alone didn't work for me. I found a combination of Melatoning with Valerian and/or Hops and Theanine worked for me. When I worked the night shift and moved to the day shift, I used something called Knock-Out and it really helped. It's by Schiff and I found it in the vitamins section of my grocery store. (My HEB grocery store has a HUGE drugstore and natural foods section built in, so you might need to go to an actual grocery store to find it.)

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Mindy D — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 22:22:12 GMT

Peaches, your pcp is correct. I read those studies and lower dose melatonin is the correct way to go, 3mg is no longer recommended based on the literature.

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dooBdoo — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:01:51 GMT

I hope everyone checks with their physician or pharmacist.

Melatonin is a hormone,

can interfere with other medications, and can have adverse side-effects.

Here's just some info about it: "...Melatonin is likely safe for most people when taken for a short-term, studies show.

However melatonin may cause side effects including headache, daytime sleepiness, short-lived depression symptoms, stomach cramps, dizziness and irritability...

...may interfere with some cancer treatments, according to the American Cancer Society...

...may increase the strength of the immune system, which can cause problems for people with severe allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, lymphoma and other conditions linked to overactive immune systems, according to the American Cancer Society. People with immune system disorders should speak with a doctor before taking melatonin supplements as melatonin may weaken the effectiveness of immunosuppressants.

Melatonin may slow blood clotting, so taking melatonin alongside medications that also slow blood clotting can lead to excessive bruising or bleeding. Melatonin may also produce this side effect if taken with herbs that slow blood clotting such as angelica, clove, danshen, garlic, ginger, ginkgo, Panax ginseng, red clover and willow...

...Several drugs and treatments may interact with melatonin...

...Melatonin may increase blood sugar, therefore decreasing the effectiveness of diabetes medications to lower blood sugar. Melatonin may also constrict blood vessels, which could be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or heart disease..."

(Many sources online, this one matches what my pharmacist has said, and is from the in-depth article at http://www.livescience.com/42066-melatonin-supplement-facts.html.)

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sunshine45 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:17:44 GMT

i use melatonin 3mg with no side effects. i do not take it daily. i may use it once or twice a week. i take it about an hour before i want to be asleep and it always works well for me without me feeling groggy in the morning. it is also great when you travel.

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vac — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:23:55 GMT

I take 3 or 5 mg when I use it. It does help me get to sleep but doesn't necessarily keep me asleep. I still wake up in the middle of the night sometimes after I've taken it.

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blackhole99 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:24:45 GMT

Andrew Lessman sells a sleep product on HSN called Night Time. The melatonin content is 1.5 mg combined with other sleep inducing herbs and minerals. I have been taking this product for quite a while without side effects, although I did have the so called nightmares for a week or so when I first started on the supplement. Like any other over the counter med. it loses it effectiveness over time.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:38:49 GMT

My dr told me never to take more than 2g melatonin. You'll find anywhere from 1-10 mg in stores but I never needed that much. I've heard other doctors on tv say people take too much. I take 1g every night about an hour before bed. I get them from GNC online because I don't want other herbs, etc in with it. Depending on your health issues, the other herbs may conflict with your medication or treatment.

Fyi, melatonin doesn't put you to sleep but it helps with the brain chemicals to allow you to sleep. You need to be on it for at least a couple of weeks before you'll begin to see changes.

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SandGirl — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:13:17 GMT

5HTP works much better for me, I've tried both and 5HTP seems to be the winner.

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Tuppermore — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:27:15 GMT

On 1/14/2015 baker said:
Andrew Lessman sells a sleep product on HSN called Night Time. The melatonin content is 1.5 mg combined with other sleep inducing herbs and minerals. I have been taking this product for quite a while without side effects, although I did have the so called nightmares for a week or so when I first started on the supplement. Like any other over the counter med. it loses it effectiveness over time.

My 11 year old grandson, who lives with us, has taken this for the last 18 months. The dr. put him on melatonin a number of years ago. He was to take it for a period of time and then skip a week. He has always had a lot of trouble with sleep and would be up in the middle of the night while his parents were asleep. Then, he couldn't get up in the morning when he was taking just melatonin. He slept, but it was not a restful sleep and he was difficult to wake up. With Night Time, he falls asleep with no trouble and wakes up refreshed in the morning. He has improved so much with paying attention in class and being rested that I would not be without this. He is in the 6th grade and is taking a compressed math class for 7th/8th grade math. He has all A's in everything else. I truly credit Night Time with much of this because he sleeps well and wakes up refreshed. He only takes one capsule. He likes the way he feels so much that he never has to be reminded to take the capsule. The added herbs and minerals have made all the difference for him. I just purchased the 360 count bottle for $79. That will last one year. IT IS SO WORTH IT!!!

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sunshine45 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:56:37 GMT

On 1/14/2015 CalmInTheHeart said:
My dr told me never to take more than 2g melatonin. You'll find anywhere from 1-10 mg in stores but I never needed that much. I've heard other doctors on tv say people take too much. I take 1g every night about an hour before bed. I get them from GNC online because I don't want other herbs, etc in with it. Depending on your health issues, the other herbs may conflict with your medication or treatment.

Fyi, melatonin doesn't put you to sleep but it helps with the brain chemicals to allow you to sleep. You need to be on it for at least a couple of weeks before you'll begin to see changes.

for me, it helps me fall asleep......i dont have problems staying asleep, but i do have problems falling asleep.

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lolakimono — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:17:33 GMT

You could also try Magnesium and Valerian for sleep.

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I am still oxox — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:18:49 GMT

On 1/14/2015 baker said:
Andrew Lessman sells a sleep product on HSN called Night Time. The melatonin content is 1.5 mg combined with other sleep inducing herbs and minerals. I have been taking this product for quite a while without side effects, although I did have the so called nightmares for a week or so when I first started on the supplement. Like any other over the counter med. it loses it effectiveness over time.

Looks very similar to the ingredients on the Dream Water I am using

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donasmom — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 03:38:36 GMT

I have no trouble falling asleep. I wake up at 2 or 3 in the morning and then cannot go back to sleep. My doctor recommended "Midnight" (found in the sleep aid department). You take one tablet that melts in your mouth and helps you back to sleep very quickly.. Contains melatonin, puts me back to sleep, yet I wake up at my regular time feeling fine.

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Madbap — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 03:47:16 GMT

I also use Midnight.....my doctor told me that it was fine to take. It helps me sleep and get back to sleep if I wake up at night.

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GCR18 — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 04:13:05 GMT

Someone at work suggested it when I was going through a sleepless period. I don't remember the strength, but it didn't do anything for me. When I mentioned it to the Dr, she gave me a prescription for sleeping pills. I filled it, but never took them.