Anyone tried eating melatonin?

Question

If you have tried melatonin to help you to sleep, can I ask do any of you feel tired and sleepy the next day? Even when you have 8 hours of sleep?

I have been feeling tired and sleepy, but I had been eating melatonin daily, and had at least 8 hours of sleep.

Really want to know what is causing it. So asking around if it could be because of taking melatonin?

Mine is 3mg too. I take one tablet more than an hour before I go to bed.

I take it daily because I am the kind who cannot sleep withour medication. Will take me hours to fall asleep :(

Answer 1

I haven't really had that problem. I have used Melatonin, but not every day.
What mg dose are you using? Mine is 3mg and I take it on a fairly empty
stomach about an hour before I go to bed

Answer 2

Melatonin does work and is safe if taken as directed. the 3 mg is the dose I take and I usually try to take it an hour before bedtime. You dont usually notice it until one day after you wake up you say to yourself hey I feel refreshed. as for the alarm clocks do not place them close to your bed make sure you have to get out of bed to turn them off. I always put mine on a station with music that is not really my cup of tea that way I have motivation to get up and turn it off LOL. Stress levels can play alot in this also so if you try to destress part of your life even if that means turning some control of things over to other people then so be it. It does help so give it a shot. You also have some very good advice from others here too Chamomile tea is great. Also try getting some lavender air fresheners for your room they help you calm down also. Good luck.

Answer 3

It could be, try cutting back to 1/2 a dose if possible. Otherwise take the melatonin earlier in the evening. My mother and sister use it frequently, I only used it once about 2 years ago so I don't remember.

Answer 4

mine is 2.5mg..do not feel sleepy the next day..

why do you need to take daily..its good not to make it a habit

Answer 5

Insomnia is characterized by an inability to sleep and/or to remain asleep for a reasonable period. Insomniacs typically complain of being unable to close their eyes or "rest their mind" for more than a few minutes at a time. Both organic and nonorganic insomnia constitute a sleep disorder. It is often caused by fear, stress, anxiety, medications, herbs or caffeine. An overactive mind or physical pain may also be causes. Finding the underlying cause of insomnia is usually necessary to cure it.

Treatment for insomnia

In many cases, insomnia is caused by another disease or psychological problem. In this case, medical or psychological help may be useful. All sedative drugs have the potential of causing psychological dependence where the individual can't psychologically accept that they can sleep without drugs. Certain classes of sedatives such as benzodiazepines and newer non-benzodiazepine drugs can also cause physical dependence which manifests in withdrawal symptoms if the drug is not carfully titrated down.

Many insomniacs rely on sleeping tablets and other sedatives to get rest. The most commonly used class of hypnotics prescribed for insomnia are the benzodiazepines. This includes drugs such as temazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, nitrazepam and midazolam. These medications can be addictive, especially after taking them over long periods of time.

Non-benzodiazepine prescription drugs, including Ambien and Lunesta, are quickly replacing benzodiazepines as a first-line treatment for insomnia. There are controversies over whether these non-benzodiazepine drugs are superior to benzodiazpines. These drugs appear to cause both psychological and physical dependence, and can also cause the same memory and cognitive disturbances as the benzodiazepines along with morning sedation.

The antihistamine diphenhydramine is widely used in nonprescription sleep aids, with a 50 mg recommended dose mandated by the FDA. In the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and other countries, a 50 to 100 mg recommended dose is permitted.

Some antidepressants such as mirtazapine, trazodone and doxepin have a sedative effect, and are prescribed off label to treat insomnia. The major drawback of these drugs is that they have antihistaminergic, anticholinergic and antiadrenergic properties which can lead to many side effects.

Low doses of Atypical antipsychotics such as quetiapine(Seroquel) are also prescribed for their sedative effect but the danger of neurological and cognitive side effects make these drugs a poor choice to treat insomnia.

Some insomniacs use herbs such as valerian, chamomile, lavender, hops, and passion-flower. Valerian has undergone the most studies and appears to be modestly effective.

Alcohol may have sedative properties, but the REM suppressing effects of the drug prevent restful, quality sleep. Hangovers can also lead to morning grogginess.

Some traditional remedies for insomnia have included drinking warm milk before bedtime*, taking a warm bath in the evening; exercising vigorously for half an hour in the afternoon, eating a large lunch and then having only a light evening meal at least three hours before bed, avoiding mentally stimulating activities in the evening hours, and making sure to get up early in the morning and to retire to bed at a reasonable hour. Pomegranates are also believed to be able to help insomniacs sleep.

* Adding honey to warm milk helps get the tryptophan in your system faster. Tryptophan absorption is normally inhibited or deterred by other amino acids but in the presence of sugar tryptophan is absorbed more quickly.

Traditional Chinese medicine has included treatment for insomnia throughout its history. A typical approach may utilize acupuncture, dietary and lifestyle analysis, herbology and other techniques, with the goal of resolving the problem at a subtle level. Although these methods have not been scientifically proven, some insomniacs report that these remedies are sufficient to break the insomnia cycle without the need for sedatives and sleeping tablets. Warm milk contains high levels of tryptophan, a natural sedative. Using aromatherapy, including lavender oil and other relaxing essential oils, may also help induce a state of restfulness. Melatonin has proved effective for some insomniacs, mostly in regulating the sleep/waking cycle.

The more relaxed a person is, the greater the likelihood of getting a good night's sleep. Relaxation techniques such as meditation have been proven to help people sleep. Such techniques can lower stress levels from both the mind and body, which leads to a deeper, more restful sleep.

Helpful advice:

* Avoid all stimulating substances/activities such as caffeine and exercise before bedtime.

* Avoid distractions in the bedroom including excessive light and noise, television, alarm clocks, etc.

* Avoid stressful thoughts and feelings before bedtime and while attempting to fall asleep.

* Combat worries and preoccupations about the day ahead by tending to plans and schedules before bedtime.

* Background noise, such as a fan or soft rhythmic music, can serve to ease some individuals into sleep.


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