Posted by BekkaH on August 1, 2003, at 19:06:23
In reply to Re: where are you getting this melatonin dosage info » joebob, posted by jrbecker on August 1, 2003, at 11:18:08
> > Sorry, I can't seem to locate a good link on line for you that shows the recommended dosage for melatonin is starting at .25mg, but I do remember reading this numerous times and have also heard this from one of my past docs.
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*************************************************I have also read and heard that lower doses are much better and more effective. By low dose, I mean 0.3 mg or less. I have not seen any brands available in that strength, so you'll have to get a pill cutter. I don't have any literature citations immediately available to back this up, but you might want to do a Medline search under the names of Norman Rosenthal, M.D., Thomas Wehr, M.D. and Michael Terman, M.D. All three have done extensive research in circadian phase shifts, seasonal affective disorder, melatonin, etc.
Bekka
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