[Mau]

I know one mellodyn has 3 mg of melatonin. I take 2 sometimes so that is 6mg. This maybe is why it works well for me. It also contains valerian and passion flower, which are supposed to promote sleep. It works for me this is why I've stuck with it. I live in Canada so have to pay shipping charges. I don't believe you have to in the U.S.

[owl2020]

The problem I have with taking a product with a large dose of melatonin nightly is that your body may become dependent on it after awhile and also may develop a tolerance for it. I don't know for sure if this is as true with melatonin as it is with prescription sleeping pills. So in the short term if it works for you there shouldn't be a problem, but if you take it for say a year or more then some of the above mentioned problems may arise. Also I don't know about potential side effects – if there are any. So I approach these melatonin-herb concoctions with caution. It is obvious that a low melatonin dose doesn't work for me; but if I get desperate enough I may take a chance and do what you have done. Right now I'm going to see if the hypnotherapist can do anything for me. Friday night I got 6-6 1/2 hours sleep which is very good for me but last night I got 3 12 – 4 hours sleep which is more typical for me. I would be interested in finding out the experience of others with melatonin or melatonin/herb concoctions.

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