Anyone tried Melatonin ?
#132
I use it every night . I can't sleep without it. If I lay there for hours,I realize I forgot to take my night time meds. Benedryl makes me dopey the next day. Since I started using the melatonin I am no longer that crumpy morning person.
#135
I was having a problem getting to sleep, heard about melatonin and started taking it....my doctor found out and told me to get off it. Everyone is different....you might want to check it out with your doctor before you begin to take it. Hope you find a solution that works for you!
#136
Well , talked with Dr office and nurse said benedryl every nite because of other meds not to take melatonin. so......thanks again everyone for such good info. hugs all around and sleep tight !!
#137
I am reading a book by a sleep doctor. He says that you need to be careful about meletonin as it is not regulated by the FDA. If you are having sleep issues you might want to see your Doctor. I had to and after sleep tests etc (found out no apnea only just snoring lol :oops: ) I went on a rigid diet of no caffeine after 12 ( including chocolate); no day time naps and no exercise after 4. I had to go to bed the same time on every night even weekends and get up the same time every day. It took about 2 months, but I started sleeping better and not feeling so sleepy during the day. I now am allowed a brief nap of 30 minutes during the day before 2pm. Any later and I can't sleep. Good luck to you. PM me if you want to talk more
#138
Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
I use Melatonin. I get it chewable from Trader Joes. It tastes great. But, it does not always work. I have not slept well for the last week. Took some Ambien for a few nights but I do not want to become dependent on it. Last three nights I have just "dozed" Finally got sleep after 4:30 am as well. I am tired. Tonight may have to be an Ambien night, I can't do this too many nights in a row!!!
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It didn't help me, but Estroven Nighttime (over the counter, no estrogen) seems to help somewhat. Not always, but then again nothing works always. I save the prescription drugs for "special occasions" when I have to be rested.
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Originally Posted by tutty
Well , talked with Dr office and nurse said benedryl every nite because of other meds not to take melatonin. so......thanks again everyone for such good info. hugs all around and sleep tight !!
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