Melatonin?
Aug 9, 2010 9:24 AM
Joined: Jul 14, 2008
Points: 64
just curious as to what everyone's feeling is about using melatonin as a sleep aid? 

Philip 

Re: Melatonin?
Reply #6 Aug 10, 2010 10:46 PM
Joined: Sep 8, 2007
Points: 330
I'm surprised to hear these comments about melatonin's effect on dreams, as I haven't noticed this at all. I use 3 mg. lozenges when needed--probably twice a week or so. Sometimes it's very helpful, and sometimes it doesn't work at all. I noticed my health food store also sells timed-release melatonin, for people who have trouble staying asleep.
Re: Melatonin?
Reply #7 Aug 16, 2010 9:17 AM
Joined: Mar 11, 2010
Points: 56
I started with 1mg (that would be 100 micrograms, right?) tablet that dissolved under my tongue. Helped me fall into a very nice, relaxed sleep. I didn't have any weird dreams, although I do when I use products like Nyquil. Start witht he lowest dose. I also have had great success with an eye mask. Any light coming in reduces your melatonin and causes you to wake up. This was a problem for me when my husband would turn on the TV...it would wake me up.
Re: Melatonin?
Reply #8 Aug 16, 2010 10:38 AM
Joined: Aug 31, 2007
Points: 404
I do believe 1 mg = 1000 micrograms

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