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Who uses Melatonin?

Posted on 1/13/14 at 4:59 pm
Posted by CoCo311
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 4:59 pm
I know several of you do, as I've seen it suggested for use here before.
I've been using a product for the last 3 months that contains in a serving 5mg of melatonin and 3mg total of GABA and Valerian Root.

My questions are, I've seen a few articles saying that melatonin triggers cortisol? Does anyone know this to be true or have you experienced weight gain while using it?
I've also read you only need to use 1mg, 90 minutes before bed. And that you shouldn't need to use it longer than 2 weeks or else your sleep issues may have some other root other than your body not producing enough melatonin.
How much, when, how long have you all been using it?
Not sure if age/size matters for use?
Posted by Murray
Member since Aug 2008
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:00 pm to
I take about 10mg a night for over a year and no weight gain.
Posted by CadesCove
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:01 pm to
quote:

Not sure if age/size matters


Hey.
This post was edited on 1/13/14 at 5:02 pm
Posted by TH03
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Member since Dec 2008
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:01 pm to
never experienced weight gain and I've taken it for years. it's a natural hormone for sleep.
Posted by TejasHorn
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Member since Mar 2007
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:02 pm to
Read the online mayo clinic and webMD articles about it. It's more often recommended for temporary sleep problems (e.g., working weird hours).
If you're using it, 3mg or higher is not recommended.

Most Dr's recommend relaxation techniques or if reading helps you sleep, etc..

My problem is waking up in the middle of the night and failing to go back to sleep. I tried melatonin and it did no good there.
Posted by TheIndulger
Member since Sep 2011
19239 posts
Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:03 pm to
I've been using it for years...it works like a charm in helping me fall asleep. It hasn't led to any weight loss or gain. I'm 6'2, 185, 8"
Posted by LSUsuperfresh
Member since Oct 2010
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:05 pm to
I'm not sure on the mg, but I took a half one night and I had to use a crowbar to pry myself out of bed the next morning. If I'm having trouble sleeping now, I'll nibble on a melatonin tablet. One tablet lasts me like 20 times.
Posted by PhiTiger1764
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Member since Oct 2009
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:06 pm to
I take it on and off.. I've only ever used the 500 mcg or 1 mg dosages. Never more than that.

I've never experienced any side effects.
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:07 pm to
I've taken it before, not in a while, though. It did help me fall asleep, although I'd only sleep about 5 hours, then wake up feeling kind of out of it for a while. And it wasn't foolproof. If I was really wired about something, or stressed out, it didn't work. YMMV.
Posted by Paige
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:08 pm to
What are these articles you speak of? Reputable medical sites?

My dr recommended me melatonin & I don't think he would have if that were the case

Unfortunately it does absolutely nothing for me
Posted by redstick13
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Member since Feb 2007
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:14 pm to
I have an virtually unlimited supply of Valium. I just use that.
Posted by beaverfever
Little Rock
Member since Jan 2008
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:24 pm to
Been mainlining 5 mg before bed for years.
Posted by wallowinit
Louisiana
Member since Dec 2006
14986 posts
Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:43 pm to
I had terrible sleep problems for years. Started taking melatonin in mid-'97. I take 3 mg or less nightly about 45 mins before I want to go to sleep.

It feels like the sandman comes like when I was a kid. I usually read until I get drowsy then put down whatever I'm reading and go right to sleep.

I get up once to piss during the night (usually) and go right back to sleep. I sleep 6-7 hours usually. When I wake up it's like it was when I was a kid. I am drowsy for a few minutes and by the time my feet hit the floor I am fully functional.

I found out very quickly that if I took more than 3 mg that it worked quite the opposite. One mg works just as well as 3 mg.

The dreams are pretty awesome too. I hardly ever remembered my dreams before I started taking it.
Posted by Mizzoufan26
Vacaville CA
Member since Sep 2012
17273 posts
Posted on 1/13/14 at 5:45 pm to
I switch shifts every couple months and use Neuro Sleep when I do.

It contains Melatonin and it is absolutely amazing. It knocks me out completely, get a great night rest.

I am not sure about the cortisol thing though.
Posted by TDsngumbo
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Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 6:07 pm to
I use it all the time. It works great. Soon as I take it I fa
Posted by DawgCountry
Great State of GA
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 6:08 pm to
5mg timed release a few nights a week
Posted by Rebel
Graceland
Member since Jan 2005
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 6:14 pm to
Why don't you just take ambien or lunesta like normal people do?
Posted by Sampson
Chicago
Member since Mar 2012
24569 posts
Posted on 1/13/14 at 6:36 pm to
10mgs of the grape chewables every night. Takes ab 45 min to take effect. I'm ab 15lbs overweight but not due to melatonin.
Posted by redstick13
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Member since Feb 2007
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Posted on 1/13/14 at 6:39 pm to
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