User Reviews for melatonin

I'd been using melatonin regularly for 4 years with great efficacy for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. However, a year ago I began experiencing issues with peripheral vascular disease associated with varicose veins (ulcerations and subcutaneous bleeding on my calves, joint pain and stiffness, planar fasciitis and chronic leg cramps). Within weeks of treating my varicose veins with compression stockings and elevation, I noted increased postural tachycardia, which became debilitating after 3 months (could no longer work). While waiting to see my PCP, I came off the melatonin and both my tachycardia and varicose veins began improving significantly. Three weeks after discontinuing its use, the tachycardia disappeared and the varicose veins improved enough to allow me to go without compressions stockings for intervals of several hours. Have found nothing to explain the correlation but for a study in European Journal of Phramocology, vol 345, 1 March 1998 (NIH medical journal database), where the authors discuss the presence of MT1 & MT2 receptors (to which melatonin binds) in smooth muscle of vascular tissue and their role in vasodilation and constriction, respectively, as an explanation for melatonin’s systemic efficacy. While my overall condition improved when I discontinued use, I did experience a brief period of cognitive impairment and an uptick in mean blood pressure, the latter of which may require me to seek treatment should it persist. Finally have a follow-up with a cardiologist. Read More Read Less

I see no difference in my sleep

No real effectiveness in avoiding sleep time delay. Side effects: drowsiness during the day, depression.

wonderfull

ihave loose dark stool

Very good sleep aid

Worked really well at first but once hot flashes and night sweats started, it was ineffective even at a higher dose.

Helps me sleep peacefully and feel better in the morning I have no side effects

Helped me get to sleep realatively fast and stay asleep..If taken too late at night, I was dizzy and drowsy until almost 11 the next day.

I have been taking melatonin for about 12 years for sleep problems - started at about 300 mcg ~1/2 hour before bedtime, increasing, when effectiveness lagged, gradually to 3 mg (i use the Natrol 3 mg tablet, which was not listed, so I used the Natrol 5 mg for this comment). Added 50 mg Bendryl (diphenhydramine)per night a few years ago and have not needed to change either dose since. I sleep through the night and wake up refreshed but sometimes a bit groggy. A good cardio workout takes care of that. Very important - try cutting down, or better, eliminating caffeine. I've tried a number of brands of melatonin, but many don't work. I've settled on Natrol, because it works. There are probably others that work also, but I haven't seen any reason to experiment unless/until the Natrol becomes unavailable or stops working. Remember that these are not manufactured as drugs and there is no required test for what's in the tablet. If the first brand doesn't work for you, try others until you find one. That doesn't mean you will necessarily succeed - melatonin doesn't work for everybody. Try it, though. Start with low doses and adjust as you see how it affects you. Good luck!Read More Read Less

took one 3 mg tablet with 5 mg zolpidim. Slept very well.

I take a 10mg Extra Strength right at bed and I'm asleep within 30 minutes. Unfortunately I wake up 3 - 4 hours later so I take another one and sleep an additional 4 hours.

Took 1.5mg. First time. Slept until 3pm next day. Now I can't sleep again, so this isn't a solution for me.

Melatonin gave me wicked migraines, even in small doses. I tried several different brands in different doses, but woke up with a horrendous migraine every time, so migraine sufferers beware!

need something for menopause,haveing hot flashes,had a hysterectomy trying to find a vitamin don't want to take estron that Dr gives me it not good for my heart I have heart trouble all ready

Don't over do it. Take in moderation so body doesn't get too used to it. Good for children too, especially on long flights overseas....a very small dosage. Consult doctor when giving to a child.

Have worked 11pm to 7am for years. The last yr or so couldn't stay asleep more than a couple hours. Friend suggested melatonin, got a bottle of 3mg, worked like a charm. Go to sleep peacefully, and stay asleep. just have one side effect, was looking on here to see if anyone else did, my sensitive areas (mostly belly) are itching like crazy.... Any ideas??