Posted by Mark H. on March 27, 2000, at 18:16:22
In reply to Melatonin, posted by Concerned Mother on March 27, 2000, at 15:19:50
Among several sensitive people I know, the two biggest problems with melatonin are 1.) the bottled dosage is way too high, and 2.) we can't get up in the morning!
A friend finally told me a trick that seems to work for others, including my wife (but not me): take ONE-FOURTH of a tablet and see what that does before increasing the dosage. 3mg or even 1mg just wipes out a lot of people, it seems.
By the way, I don't think melatonin is entirely safe -- too much is unknown. Your daughter's body will probably tell her what she needs to know. If it helps her sleep and she feels alert in the morning, that's great. If she can't get up or otherwise feels strange or depressed after taking it for a couple of nights, my advice would be to discontinue use.
For me, melatonin just increases my depression, at any dose -- so be forewarned.
poster:Mark H.
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