carlacat Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 I was wanting to know if anyone has tried this and if it helped them sleep. Its in the vitiman section in the store. Also has anyone heard anything about it?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momdi Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Melatonin can affect blood pressure and heart rate, so I would sure go slowly. Maybe start with .5 mg and work up gradually. Maybe talk with your pharmacist about this in light of your other meds.These are known side effects, published in the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Your pharmacist will have a copy.BLOOD PRESSURE: Melatonin can increase blood pressure in patients treated with antihypertensive medications. Immediate-release melatonin 5 mg at night in combination with nifedipine GITS (Procardia XL) increases systolic blood pressure an average of 6.5 mmHg and diastolic by an average of 4.9 mmHg (6436).HEART RATE: Melatonin in combination with antihypertensive medications can increase heart rate. Immediate-release melatonin 5 mg at night in combination with nifedipine GITS (Procardia XL) increases heart rate by an average of 3.9 bpm (6436). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 some have had good luck with melatonin, others have had bad, and yet others haven't noticed any effect at all. it has been discussed several times previously - one within the past few weeks - so i would definitely do a search for more detailed info/experiences. melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 Hi,I have been taking it for years and I have no side effects. I helps me sleep better but I need other medication for sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia3 Posted March 21, 2006 Report Share Posted March 21, 2006 It is great for helping reset circadium rhythms...I took it for years until I saw an endo and my prolactin levels were increased....I stopped the melatonin (I was taking 3 mg) and the levels went down.course with this llness, it could've been a coincidence. However, melatonin HAS been shown to raise prolactin levels.I sometimes take part of a tab to help with sleep...matter of fact, I have been awake until 4 am for week so will try some tonight.it can cause vivid dreams but I have those anyway.It's best to take a couple hours before you want to sleep if it doesn't help right away. I used to have an article that told when to take it in the summer versus the winter. I also let it dissolve under my tongue though it stays grainy and I have to spit it out after 30 minutes...but THAT can get it into your system quicker.I think 1mg doses are safter. Dr. Weil mentions also about the long term affects it has since it is a hormone.So you just need to read, risk the pros and cons and make your own decisions. It certainly is helpful for short term use...or intermittent use.I would try it but enlighten yourself. and check the sources you read (don't read the sites that sell it! LOL)good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmpower Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 I just read that walnuts have melatonin. It would be a tasty way to keep the dose small. Yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneEyre9 Posted March 22, 2006 Report Share Posted March 22, 2006 Be very careful! What happened to me may be rare, but it did happen...http://dinet.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=5183 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evie Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 yeh melatonin makes me feel sick. Not strait away but if i use it for a few nights in a row it does.... but by all means try it and see how it makes you feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeykid Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I have been taking melatonin for several months now and it is wonderful. I have had no side-effects and it always garantees that I get to sleep within the next hour, so an hour before I go to bed I take it and I easily get to sleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lulu Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I've tried melatonin and it never does anything for me. I also recently had an RX for Rozerem, which is melatonin in concentrated form according to Dr. Grubb, no addiction factor. It would put me to sleep, but then I was up again in 2 hours. Sigh.Hope you have better luck! Peace and Light,Lulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Sawicki Posted March 23, 2006 Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 I'd be careful. In fact, I'd personally try something else before I tried melatonin. I only say that because of this study: http://jp.physoc.org/cgi/content/full/551/3/1043 The last line says, "The attenuation of MSNA during LBNP supports the concept that melatonin might have a negative impact on orthostatic tolerance in the general population and may be deleterious to astronauts who are susceptible to post-spaceflight orthostatic intolerance."Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlacat Posted March 23, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2006 Thanks Everyone..I havent had to take it for the past couple of nights cause I've slept well. I'm afraid to take it now because I dont want to backstep on my Pots cause I'm just now starting to feel better(with med help of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldOnToHope Posted March 25, 2006 Report Share Posted March 25, 2006 Works at our house!!! Z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillyre Posted March 28, 2006 Report Share Posted March 28, 2006 Melatonin was a life saver for me! I had no negative side effects and sleep very well. I didn't have trouble coming off of it when I no longer needed to take it, either. You may experience very vivid dreams or heavy sluggishness if the dose you take is too high for you.Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramakentesh Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I'd be careful. In fact, I'd personally try something else before I tried melatonin. I only say that because of this study: http://jp.physoc.org/cgi/content/full/551/3/1043 The last line says, "The attenuation of MSNA during LBNP supports the concept that melatonin might have a negative impact on orthostatic tolerance in the general population and may be deleterious to astronauts who are susceptible to post-spaceflight orthostatic intolerance."MichelleMSNA is already increased in most patients with POTS so in that case attenuating MSNA might be helpful rather than deleterious. ALl forms of POTS ultimately result in increased sympathetic drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heathmcev Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 I've had great luck with it kicking my circadian rhythm back into shape - and no negative side effects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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