Join the Melatonin group to help and get support from people like you.
Melatonin Questions (Page 2)
Displaying 86 questions associated with Melatonin.
Can you overdose on melatonin?
I just gave my son 3 mg of melatonin, and have now found out that his did dad has also given him his dose an hour ago. What do I do now? Should I be worried?
How much melatonin should I take?
I've bought some melatonin. Each pill is 6 mg of melatonin and "Soothing Chamomile". I've taken medication to help myself sleep for a long time, and that's what making me think the prescribed dose is not going to work. I've been on Ambien and it did nothing. I know... read more
Would it be safe for someone who takes tramadol daily to take LOW DOSE trazodone just at bedtime?
I take tramadol 50-100mg, 2-3x/day for moderate to severe endometriosis pain (for several years). I'm battling a particularly stubborn bought of insomnia and melatonin/herbal remedies are failing me. I prefer not to take benzodiazepines or Ambien, Soma, or anything of that nature. Have had... read more
I have been on zoloft for 1 week & have not slept & had an upset stomach - how long will this last?
I have tried tylenol PM, unisom, melatonin.My doctor does not want to prescribe me a sleeping pill. Can anyone tell me how long the insomnia and upset stomach will last?
Whats a better sleep aid...melatonin or benadryl?
hopefully getting off the meds to sleep. mirtazapine ... most recent, and ativan prior. I still have to gtake some ativan in the day so I do withdraw to bad since i was on it for so long, therefore, I get this breakthrough rebound anxiety occasionally from the ativan. Mirtazapine was able to hide... read more
Will melatonin make me stay asleep?
I have a partner who tosses and turns in her sleep and keeps me awake I need something that will keep me asleep all night even if she does kick me or elbow me in the head lol some one please help
How will melatonin effect a drug test?
I've been taking melatonin at bedtime and I have to take a drug test today for probation.Im afraid it will show as something else in my urine
Trazdone and Melationin?
Can I mix Trazodone and Melatonin together? I'm taking 50mg of Trazdone right now. I have been taking Trazdone and unisom, but I can't take it every night. Also, will melatonin eventually stop working? Thank you!
Is there an effective sleep aid that interacts well with Zoloft?
I have been using Melatonin for several months to help with sleep. I started taking Zoloft 3 days ago, and noticed the medication info advised not to mix the two, so I discontinued using Melatonin. Needless to say, with insomnia as a known side effect for Zoloft, I have been sleeping poorly since.... read more
Has anyone successfully stopped using melatonin? I've been taking 6mg at night before bed for the?
... last 6 weeks... started with 1.5 mg, went to 3mg and then increased to 6mg per my doctor's advice when I was dealing with some stress and anxiety that are long gone. I'm weaning off of the bedtime lorazepam and then want to wean off of the melatoin and get my normal rhythms back. Any... read more
Will Melatonin react with Lamotrigine?
Would it be safe to take Melatonin when you also take Lamotrigine?
What about tart cherry juice to increase my melatonin levels and what time of day should I drink it?
I am working on a new theory. Tart cherry juice is rich in melatonin or the precursor to melatonin. If I drank an 8 oz. bottle of tart cherry juice every day, would that elevate my blood levels of melatonin enough that it would help me sleep at night? And what would be the best time to drink the... read more
Is it safe for a 6 yr old child to take melatonin?
Dr. said they could, but natrol liquid says not under 10 yrs old.Is it safe - how much 1 mg or more? Worried since bottle of liquid says not for kids under 10 and mine is 6 yrs old. Help!
Does melatonin stopped working after awhile?
I was taking melatonin for several months and it worked great. Then, it stopped working and I began having insomnia. Im also on Impramine, an antidepressant. Can melatonin interact with tricyclic antidepressants? How long does it take to get the melatonin out of your system completely?
How do I get rid of the melatonin side effects?
So I clearly took over the recommended dosage of melatonin (NOT PURPOSEFULLY). I have most of the 'less common' melatonin side effects including mild anxiety, irritability, confusion and short-lasting feelings of depression. And now I want to know how I can get rid of them. I have been... read more
Ask a question
To post your own question to this support group, sign in or create an account.
Further information
Related condition support groups
Melatonin Patient information at Drugs.com
- Melatonin uses and safety info
- Melatonin prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Melatonin (detailed)