i have been perscribed melatonin for sleep recently by my consultant, but there had to be several authorisations and certificates before i could get it. only 1 designated pharmacy can stock it and i can't find any information about it.
why is it so hard to get hold of it or information on it?
2007-03-10 02:45:44 · 7 answers · asked by captainblyton 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
i suppose you might want to look up the legalities of supplements where you live. by the way, according to a text... "it is critically involved in the synchronization of hormone secretion... It also helps control periods of sleepiness and wakefulness. Release of melatonin is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light."
It states later that the principal uses of melatonin are for jet lag, insomnia... 'adjunct' in cancer therapy and some role w/ depression.
You should be able to find more info on web... in regards to Natural Medicine. Meditation, deep breathing and chamomille tea may also aid you w/ sleep...
2007-03-13 18:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have no problems getting it over-the-counter in California. It is available in almost every pharmacy and grocery store, in doses from usually 1 to 3 mg.
2007-03-13 18:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by sunflower 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I bought some at GNC a couple months ago and it worked great. I think it was less than $5 for 30 pills.
2007-03-11 12:46:08 · answer #3 · answered by Jeye 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's over the counter in Australia, and we're pretty tough on drugs (since the government pays for it :D ).
2007-03-10 14:03:28 · answer #4 · answered by le_papillon_vert 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is available in large supermarkets in USA and of course all health food stores. Other countries, particularly UK and Europe, have regulations and don't allow it on general sale. you can however obtain it for your personal use quite easily
2007-03-11 11:07:59 · answer #5 · answered by D F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you serious? It's over the counter in the US. I got some the other day at Walmart.
2007-03-10 10:49:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
agree with Bill and sprite! it's all over the counter. at least GNC and some vitamin stores sell them! i know this for sure cause my mom takes it! do u live in the US?
2007-03-10 10:54:07 · answer #7 · answered by xyz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋