Posted by kazoo on May 20, 2000, at 0:23:20
In reply to Re: Long term effects of Melatonin, posted by Cindy W on May 18, 2000, at 23:48:34
> Kazoo, I'm taking a combination of 2 mg sustained release tablets (usually 3) along with 3 mg sublingual tablets (usually about 5). The reason I take 20 mg is that I tried smaller doses, but it didn't help me to sleep. On various websites, I read that 20 mg is safe, so I just titrated it up until I can usually sleep. In the AM, I take Effexor-XR 375 mg/day, and at night, I take 50 mg of Serzone which helps but doesn't quite let me sleep. Will check out the FDA site that Jacquie recommended.--Cindy W
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Greetings to Cindy W.
I never said that 20 mgs. of melatonin was unsafe. If this is what you need, then so be it.
I just find 20 mgs. to be a bit excessive in view of the fact that 3 to 6 mgs. usually does
it for most people.Also, are you sure that you're giving the melatonin enough time to work? The first week I
tried this chemical, it didn't work *as expected*, and this is where I think the
problem arises. Most people think this natural substance will work as a drug; i.e., make
you feel drowsy thereby *inducing* sleep; however, it doesn't do that. *You* have got to
help it along by *wanting* to sleep. In other words, don't expect melatonin to make you
want to sleep any faster because it won't; what it *will* do is work with your body's
natural tendency (for the lack of a better word) to sleep, but only when you want to.If this doesn't make any sense, let me know. I'm a bit frazzled tonight.
Also, someone mentioned that you might be better off with a mild, generic benzo, and I
agree with this.Happy snoring ... I remain, a frazzled,
kazoo
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