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I have been taking melatonin for about 12 years for sleep problems - started at about 300 mcg ~1/2 hour before bedtime, increasing, when effectiveness lagged, gradually to 3 mg (i use the Natrol 3 mg tablet, which was not listed, so I used the Natrol 5 mg for this comment). Added 50 mg Bendryl (diphenhydramine)per night a few years ago and have not needed to change either dose since. I sleep throu...

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I'd been using melatonin regularly for 4 years with great efficacy for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety. However, a year ago I began experiencing issues with peripheral vascular disease associated with varicose veins (ulcerations and subcutaneous bleeding on my calves, joint pain and stiffness, planar fasciitis and chronic leg cramps). Within weeks of treating my varicose veins with compr...

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None | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
2/11/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I see no difference in my sleep

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Piero | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 5 to less than 10 years |
1/31/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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No real effectiveness in avoiding sleep time delay. Side effects: drowsiness during the day, depression.

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melatonin | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/25/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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wonderfull

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Age: 75 or over | On supplement for less than 1 month |
12/18/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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ihave loose dark stool

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Hey you | On supplement for less than 1 month |
11/29/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
11/5/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Very good sleep aid

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Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 2 to less than 5 years |
9/12/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
9/1/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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Worked really well at first but once hot flashes and night sweats started, it was ineffective even at a higher dose.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
8/28/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Helps me sleep peacefully and feel better in the morning I have no side effects

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buscia | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 1 to 6 months |
8/18/2015
Condition: Sleep
Overall rating 3.7
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Helped me get to sleep realatively fast and stay asleep..If taken too late at night, I was dizzy and drowsy until almost 11 the next day.

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CircleInTheSquare | Age: 65-74 | On supplement for 10 years or more |
7/30/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking melatonin for about 12 years for sleep problems - started at about 300 mcg ~1/2 hour before bedtime, increasing, when effectiveness lagged, gradually to 3 mg (i use the Natrol 3 mg tablet, which was not listed, so I used the Natrol 5 mg for this comment). Added 50 mg Bendryl (diphenhydramine)per night a few years ago and have not needed to change either dose since. I sleep through the night and wake up refreshed but sometimes a bit groggy. A good cardio workout takes care of that. Very important - try cutting down, or better, eliminating caffeine. I've tried a number of brands of melatonin, but many don't work. I've settled on Natrol, because it works. There are probably others that work also, but I haven't seen any reason to experiment unless/until the Natrol becomes unavailable or stops working. Remember that these are not manufactured as drugs and there is no required test for what's in the tablet. If the first brand doesn't work for you, try others until you find one. That doesn't mean you will necessarily succeed - melatonin doesn't work for everybody. Try it, though. Start with low doses and adjust as you see how it affects you. Good luck!Read More Read Less

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docbxr | Age: 45-54 |
6/27/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I've had insomnia for years and have tried numerous sleep aids. Tried the Nature made vitamelt melatonin for 7 weeks now. Sleep comes fairly fast, BUT, I've noticed my front door unlocked, (I live alone)recent vivid dream-might have been real that I was laying ON my cat, have gained 10 pounds (suspect sleep-eating)and recently started sleep walking. Decided to stop med when I awoke trying to walk through the wall with my wall heater on it. I just REALLY want a solid 8 hours of uninterrupted SLEEP....Read More Read Less

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Age: 3-6 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
6/17/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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My grandson 5 has been given this drug to use alongside another drug for adhd I want to know will this curb his appetite to be a very intelligent, vibrant, caring little boy. He is tears and bed time has now become nothing to what it was when reading a book was a pleasure now he is crying because he is so tired.

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Age: 65-74 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
5/7/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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took one 3 mg tablet with 5 mg zolpidim. Slept very well.

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wolfsberger | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for 6 months to less than 1 year |
5/5/2015
Condition: Sleep
Overall rating 5.0
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Use Melatonin to help get to sleep sat night. Restrict it to 5 nights out of 7.

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Rainiertx | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
4/20/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I take a 10mg Extra Strength right at bed and I'm asleep within 30 minutes. Unfortunately I wake up 3 - 4 hours later so I take another one and sleep an additional 4 hours.

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anon | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/23/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Took 1.5mg. First time. Slept until 3pm next day. Now I can't sleep again, so this isn't a solution for me.

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Caroline | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/18/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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Melatonin gave me wicked migraines, even in small doses. I tried several different brands in different doses, but woke up with a horrendous migraine every time, so migraine sufferers beware!

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Teresa | Age: 55-64 | On supplement for less than 1 month |
3/10/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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need something for menopause,haveing hot flashes,had a hysterectomy trying to find a vitamin don't want to take estron that Dr gives me it not good for my heart I have heart trouble all ready

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Maia Claire | Age: 45-54 | On supplement for 5 to less than 10 years |
1/21/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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Don't over do it. Take in moderation so body doesn't get too used to it. Good for children too, especially on long flights overseas....a very small dosage. Consult doctor when giving to a child.

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