last year I had heard about melatonin and cleared it with my doctor, she said I could take 3-6 mg daily to help with sleep. it helped tremendously. then about a month ago another physician who saw on my records that I was taking the melatonin said that the melatonin keeps you from making your own if you take it every day. so I stopped it, but I'm back to having trouble sleeping but I'm getting daily sleep - just not enough. I want to figure out as much as I can before I talk to my doctor again about it. any thoughts will be appreciated.
2007-09-26 20:53:32 · 1 answers · asked by art_flood 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Melatonin is a hormone product. It works by regulating the body's sleep cycles. Sleep disorders such as difficulty sleeping (insomnia) and jet lag.
Use Melatonin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Dosing depends on the use and the source of the product.
Use as directed on the package, unless instructed otherwise by your doctor.
Melatonin is usually taken 2 hours before bedtime for insomnia. Results may be seen within 30 minutes, but it may take 1 to 3 days for the effects to be noticed.
If you miss taking a dose of Melatonin for 1 or more days, there is no cause for concern. If your doctor recommended that you take it, try to remember your dose every day.
2007-09-26 21:04:05 · answer #1 · answered by Vasif Baig 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋