Melatonin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Izn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2017

For Insomnia "It it true this medicine can make depression worse in people who are pre disposed to depression? This is in the brain serotonin is converted into melatonin? The brain has a feed back sensing mechanism: if one takes melatonin tablet the normal level of melatonin present at the receptors goes up , the brain senses this and responds by decreasing serotonin production! I think this drug can be useful for jet lag for those who are not pre disposed to anxiety and depression! I'm pre disposed and I tried it once and felt hopeless the next day! Also did not help sleep! Be careful with melatonin if depression and anxiety are present or are in remission! One can try it and see how they feel!"

• JRod
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 30, 2015

For Insomnia "I have had lifelong issues with insomnia. My doctor recommended Melatonin 1-3 mg, because apparently less in this case is better. I have used sleep meds for a long time, but they don't always work great. I added this and I started being able to feel tired enough to go to sleep before my sleeping pills kicked in, which has allowed me better sleep. It is hard sometimes to lay down when you don't even feel tired, but this fixed all that."

• jumu
• August 27, 2019

For Insomnia "I tried Circadin 2mg melatonin and at first thought it helped as I slept better the first night after taking. I persevered for about 10 days but experienced overheating at night, headaches (which I never get), sore stomach and generally feeling gross. I seemed to be angry a lot which I am not usually. Talc is listed as one of the ingredients???? I would lay awake until 4/5am before finally sleeping. It was like it put me in a catatonic state. Too many disturbing side effects and for me a lack of efficacy."

• grand...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 13, 2017

For Insomnia "Insomnia started years ago due to ageing. Tried several sleep aids then settled on just 1/2mg Melatonin nightly. Gives me 6-8 hrs sleep including REM. Often remember dreams; like watched or created 3-4 different movies in my mind i.e. REM every 2hrs. Would give Melatonin a 10 except every 2 wks or so it stops working. Tried increasing dosage at that point but even going up to just 1mg gives me neurological twitches. For me, a retiree, what works is 2 wks 1/2mg alternating with 2 wks of zero sleep aids, tolerating sleeplessness. Beware of doctors who offer to replace Melatonin with things that will fry your brains while sparing your heart. Melatonin does not directly induce sleep; it can nudge your body's natural melatonin production."

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2010

For Insomnia "I've used this for 10 years. I alternate between regular and extended-release form. The extended-release form seems to give me morning grogginess no matter how long I take it, but extended release has some benefits if you are not sleeping through the night. I was diagnosed with parasomnia when I was 10 years old and struggled with it for 20 years, after taking several different prescription medicines that didn't work or side effects were so awful, I started taking this. It has changed my life because now I feel like I have a life. I wake up refreshed, with energy to make it through the day. I take only 3 mg a night and started taking 3 mg during the day to help with my fibromyalgia."

• PortJ...
• May 2, 2009

For Insomnia "Melatonin works under some circumstances and with some side effects. First off, it's useless unless taken at night. Daylight will counter the narcotic effect. Secondly, it can enhance dreaming. If you have a history of nightmares, don't use this."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2017

For Insomnia "I've had problems with sleep for around 7-8 years, and I started taking this 4-5 years ago. It has worked absolute wonders! I take 2-3 pumps or 6-10 drops (depending on what I have) and go to lay in bed. I usually lay in bed for a while either reading or doing something else, and at around 10-11 I go "properly" to bed. I easily fall asleep, and I'm able to wake up in the morning, without feeling incredibly grumpy and such. Normally if I don't have school and such I wake up (naturally, not by an alarm) at around 7-9, completely and well rested, and all the other times I get up at 6.30, also well rested and ready for a new day."

• ltpa
• July 24, 2016

For Insomnia "This particular brand of melatonin causes me to fall asleep quickly, but I wake up within half an hour feeling horribly dizzy, gassy and nauseous. I also have vivid nightmares, and my general quality if sleep is far worse than non assisted sleep. Give melatonin a try, but if your experience matches mine, you likely won't be able to continue."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2020

"My wife and I have started giving our severely ADHD 4 year old melatonin, we're three days in and it has been working great! Before this, he was staying up literally until anywhere between 9:30 pm and 2:30 am, not falling asleep or staying asleep due to not being able to settle down. At first, we gave him the recommended dose on the bottle and the side effects for him were sleepwalking and talking very loudly, Practically screaming in his sleep so we dropped the dose little by little until we found a good dosage. Now, he sleeps through the night no problem and Mommy & Daddy get to sleep all night too!"

• DylPill
• June 11, 2015

For Insomnia "This will put me to sleep like a baby unlike any other drug. I think people underestimate how well Melatonin works. In combination with the other meds i take (Fluvoxamine, Mirtazipine, Vistaril) i can fall asleep in under 30 minutes. Its also very easy to discontinue if needed"

• PBear
• January 17, 2015

For Insomnia "I'm a 51yo woman who has had problems sleeping (falling asleep and staying asleep) for about 5 years. I've been taking 5mg melatonin at night for about a month. My sleep is no better. What I did notice is that I'm more tired during the day now. "

• lydia...
• August 3, 2015

For Insomnia "My doctor recommended 5 mg to help with some insomnia. I couldn't stay asleep. It had the opposite effect of what it should have done. Awoke feeling dizzy, nauseous and also had a headache for most of the next day. I couldn't go to work the next day from feeling so sick. Definitely not for me."

• RoseR...
• January 24, 2017

For Insomnia "Have never experienced such a high quality of sleep since 8 years, was very promising. Experienced night sweats and vivid dreams at the beginning . But I didn't mind at all because I thought finally I can stop taking benzos and go with this healthier alternative. After the 3rd day and increasing with each day, my preexisting stuttering condition worsened significantly and I began to experience severe anxiety and felt dizzy during the day. My doctor saw me during treatment and a week after stopping and was shocked at how much my stuttering decreased and anxiety reduction. I am so disappointed it didn't work for me. I still recommend people try it."

• Sheryl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2015

For Insomnia "I had horrendous insomnia due to a medication. I would get 2 hrs. sleep and then be wide eyed and wide awake. Never even yawned or wanted to sleep. The medication that did this is Guanfacine, an older blood pressure medication. I am on 7 different meds to attempt to get my B/P down near the normal range. This medication works for me but to the detriment of my sleep. I tried everything from over the counter sleep meds to ambient. The last two worked but I didn't want to become dependent on them. I finally tried Melatonin. Even though the research shows that there is no significant difference in placebo and melatonin, I found it to work. It takes a large amt. (12g) and about a week or two, then it begins to work. YES!"

• Adam
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 5, 2022

For Insomnia "Was prescribed Melatonin to help me sleep. I do suffer from anxiety and depression. I was on Mirtazapine on a very low dose which has a sedative affect, which worked, however my GP decided to put me on Melatonin. Horrible experience. Couldn't sleep, but when I did I had horrible dreams. Tossing and turning. I don't know why I kept taking it. The last few nights I was taking more tablets to help me sleep, which obvious made it worse. I thought it was my anxiety causing this. I had really bad suicidal thoughts and even visited a place I thought I could jump off. I finally realised it was the Melatonin. It's now in the bin. Be careful if notice anything different in your thought patterns and sleep patterns, especially if you have anxiety and or depression"

• EMki
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2016

For Insomnia "I took this last night for the first time as I have had 2-3 months of bad sleep. Waking up and staying awake few hours after falling asleep. I took a 10mg, not really reading about it before. It was way too much for me, I slept, absolutely, but wanted to sleep whole day, now, 24 hours later I still feel very very sleepy! Will take it again but will break up the pills in quarters now if possible. I got the advice to take it with warm, sweetened milk an hour before bedtime."

• shift...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2020

For Insomnia "My GP prescribed this melatonin medicine as I am having troubles sleeping when I change my shift from night to morning, plus some nights am just awake can't sleep although very tired from. For me it's a real waste of money, did not help me fall asleep and if I got lucky falling asleep I have nightmares and my mind is like awake but I can't move! Very weird ,uncomfortable and useless to be honest"

• Pinky...
• December 21, 2019

For Insomnia "I take this medication to help me sleep and it works great . It puts me right to sleep I tend to have weird dreams and nightmares sometimes but usually I am able to sleep through the whole night ! I recommend this medication if you have insomnia"

• Jim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 10, 2018

For Insomnia "While I was at work, wife stated she was going to take Melatonin to get to sleep and rest. 3 hours later, she calls me at work crying. Stating that she isn't going to share me with a spanish speaking girl. Still crying, wants to know why I am with her. Of course, I have no idea what she is talking about. Call my daughter and have her go to our room where she finds my wife standing in the closet crying and murmuring. Even asks my daughter what is she doing in the house. Daughter is scared and has to hold her to get her back to sleep. That is some crazy stuff there. Beware of this sleep aid."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 10, 2017

For Insomnia "I took 1.5 mg of Melatonin for almost a year and found that it did help me sleep. I started having heart palpations about a month later but never associated it with the Melatonin until I went on vacation and did not take it. I did not have any a-fib symptoms when not taking it. When I returned home I took my usual dosage and started having the same afib symptoms. I stopped taking it completely and have not had any afib symptoms since! I was ready to have heart ablation because the heart medication could not keep the palpations under control. I'm so thankful that I found the cause and will never take Melatonin again. My doctor agreed."

• qqii
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 29, 2022

For Insomnia "I used Melatonin and slept well, the next day though I was depressed, had suicidial thoughts, and anxiety. I used it for one week. Also got back pain. Then I stopped, and all these symptoms disappeared after 2 days off. Tried again a few weeks later, same story."

• y-thi...
• January 7, 2016

For Insomnia "I take this every night (3mg) in the last few years. It doesn't actually make me sleepy or keep me asleep, but I found it made me relaxed and helped with my anxiety. I take other, stronger medication to actually fall asleep. Overall I think melatonin is worth my money just for the relaxing effect alone. I have never experienced any side effect."

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2017

For Insomnia "I'm an 18 year old with insomnia. I have difficulty falling asleep on my own & when I finally do, it's a chore to wake up! I started taking Melatonin 3mg and I've slept amazing! It works within the first hour and I can actually wake up from my alarm! I took one at 8 last night, fell asleep around 8:45 and woke up at 5 this morning with no problem. First time I've woken up before the afternoon and felt awake enough to get my nephew ready for school!"

• achoo
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 25, 2020

For Insomnia ".6 ml of melatonin makes me fall asleep after 2 hrs or so of taking it. Also helps with headaches most times. I am worried about long term effects of taking it regularly. Without it I cannot sleep at all. It works for me."

• Soope...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2016

For Insomnia "After two nights of sweats which I was told would go away,the night before last they almost did. As I'm being hauled by ambulance with a threaded heart rate of 40. 3 MG. No other medicines. No allergies"