Does anybody use Melatonin for sleep - Sleep Disorders Message Board

Green Eyed Granny · 05-07-2006, 04:48 PM

I just bought some, but haven't tried it yet. The Dr told me to try it since I didn't take the Trazadone he wanted me to take. I have Liver problems and was scared to take it.
I sure hope this Melatonin does some good.

zabou69 · 05-17-2006, 02:27 PM

I have sleep problems also and do not want to rely on prescribed meds so I too went and bought melatonin a while ago and tried it for about 3 or 4 days and now went right off it as it gave me a bad headache the next day and I gained about 8lbs in 3 days not even eating any different then I usally do. Iam trying to lose weight not gain it! Iam up between 5 and 6am every morning. I go all day as I have a daycare. I go for an hour walk after dinner at night and get to bed around 10 but it is close to 2am if not later before I fall asleep. I usally get up around midnight or so if I stll cant fall asleep and then stay up and read or try to do something relaxing and go to bed an hour later but I still am awake till all hours. I hate to take sleeping pills as they make me groggy the next day and they slow down your metabolism. But I also find when I dont get a good nights sleep that also inhibits the weight loss. I do not eat after 6pm and dont smoke or drink any caffeine so Iam stuck as too why I can not sleep at night. Iam so fed up with this.

cinemachick · 05-17-2006, 03:44 PM

I take melatonin on occasion and it is the best sleep aid for me. Even though I have vivid nightmares and sleep aids make them worse, melatonin helps me get to sleep and wake up early feeling refreshed. I take 9mg a night, maybe a little too much for just starting out. The downside is that you became "immune" to a small dose and have to take more just to sleep. I had to increase the dosage, because I felt anxious and couldn't sleep with just 3-6mg.

Ausomemom2 · 05-18-2006, 04:25 PM

OMG!! 9mg sounds like it would put a horse down! LOL I take it nightly, but only 2 mg, though I have taken 3mg on occassion. It is wonderful. I don't feel hung over the next day like with most sleep aides. My 4 year old also takes it nightly. He has autism and severe problems with sleep. I crush 1mg and give it to him at bedtime, he's out in 20 to 30 minutes. His drs support this 100%, so that should tell you how completely safe it is. Take care!

joyka · 05-18-2006, 06:35 PM

It doesn't do anything at all for me.