Posted by dove on September 3, 2001, at 16:02:23
In reply to Re: melatonin » c, posted by SalArmy4me on September 3, 2001, at 14:14:21
If you do a search through the P-babble archives you will find a *good* amount of info and personal experiences regarding Melatonin.
I've posted quite a few messages about Melatonin. My personal recommendations regarding Melatonin are as follows:
1) Form: Sublingual tabs, melt under your tongue--no swallowing.
2) Potency: individual tabs anywhere from 0.5 - 2 mgs.
3) Go slow and low. Try to find the smallest dosage that works for you.
4) Timing: If initially, you can't fall asleep, then take the Melatonin right before bed or within the last 20 minutes. If the problem is night-time waking, take the sublingual then, in the middle of the night.
5) There is a huge difference in individual effectiveness between the various forms of Melatonin. Some people get headaches from any form, others just from the swallow tabs. Some people find the Melatonin swallow form leaves them with the dreaded "hang-over" effect in the a.m.
There have been *a lot* of P-babble board discussions regarding Melatonin, and the archives will hold more scientific or hard evidence that might answer some your questions.
dove
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