Anyone tried Melatonin ?
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Originally Posted by irishrose
No side effects at all. 3 mg 30 minutes before bed works well. If that doesn't do it, add valerian, but be forewarned it smells terrible.
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Yes, I did use it for several years. Worked well for me then, bam, it stopped working, so took 2 and that helped for a long time, then stopped working. Then went to one of the PM's, which worked a couple years, then same story, layed awake again. Finally told my DR, he prescribed amatriptyline, 25mg. Works like a dream. You are not groggy the next day and feel very refreshed in the morning. It is a mild sedative, cheap, and is not harnful to you. It relaxes you and you are able to shut down at the end of the day and sleep restfully. Have used it for years and still working great. Ask your Dr about it. It is no fun not getting a decent nites sleep.
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Originally Posted by IdahoSandy
I have tried it and it gives me dreams, too many. Valerian is a (herbal)drug, so don't want that. What helps me is taking a hot shower or bath, just before bed. Stay away from coffee and chocolate at night or eating late at night.
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Originally Posted by irishrose
No side effects at all. 3 mg 30 minutes before bed works well. If that doesn't do it, add valerian, but be forewarned it smells terrible.
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Originally Posted by tutty
I'm ready to give this a go. I Never get a full nights sleep . Last night ,rather , morning I finally fell asleep 4:30 ish am !!!! Curious to know if anyone has tried melatonin and if they were able to sleep better and or any side effects I should be aware of !! Thank you, you are always sooooo helpful.
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I use melatonen when I don't have pain keeping me awake. As long as I don't have caffene after 4pm and read a chapter I get sleepy and can turn out the light and sleep. I also need it totaly dark I even put dark fabric over the alarm clock and window. ;)
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