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looking for feed back on melatonin
« on: Jul 20th, 2004, 9:38am » |
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I see some people seem to have success with melatonin. Any info on what it is what it does and at what dosage, would be appreciated. I'm on verapamil ,imtrex nasal/inject ,and o2, i'm still getting shadows so am looking at more options. Any side effects? ...Wish everyone a PF day.......................Axel.
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« Reply #1 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 10:03am » |
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anywhere from 3-12 mg an hour before bed works best for most. Side affects are drowsiness. lol. If you take too much you will have a "hangover" in the morning, just drink some hot coffee, that will cure it.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #2 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 10:07am » |
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Hi Axel,
I had good results with 9mg 1 hours before bedtime. Throw in a couple B-Complex 50's during the day along with a multi vitamin. Good luck,
John
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #3 on: Jul 20th, 2004, 10:28am » |
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It's safe, inexpensive and worth a try even though results are uneven in studies. All clinicial studies I've seen have used 9 mg at bedtime. You should know within a week or less whether it works for you.
You may like to explore two sites for other options:
www.headachedrugs.com
WWW.MELDRUM.DEMON.CO.UK/migraine. At bottom of home page, look for FAQ on clusters: four sections of extensive material; strong on treatment options.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #4 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 10:23am » |
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Thanks for the info guys, went to buy it yesterday but it's still not on sale up here... and told me it would be coming in soon , whenever that is ! Junkies seem to have an easier time getting their stuff than we do .....! Axel.
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« Reply #5 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 12:30pm » |
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on Jul 21st, 2004, 10:23am, Axel wrote:| Thanks for the info guys, went to buy it yesterday but it's still not on sale up here... and told me it would be coming in soon , whenever that is ! Junkies seem to have an easier time getting their stuff than we do .....! Axel. |
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You can buy it in Canada, let me see if I can get some info for you.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #6 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 2:12pm » |
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on Jul 21st, 2004, 10:23am, Axel wrote:| Thanks for the info guys, went to buy it yesterday but it's still not on sale up here... and told me it would be coming in soon , whenever that is ! Junkies seem to have an easier time getting their stuff than we do .....! Axel. |
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Axel, please check at Shoppers Drug Mart and/or health food store, you can purchase it there, some shops may carry it and some don't so you may have to look a bit!
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #7 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 2:15pm » |
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on Jul 21st, 2004, 2:12pm, broomhilda wrote:
Axel, please check at Shoppers Drug Mart and/or health food store, you can purchase it there, some shops may carry it and some don't so you may have to look a bit!
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Thanks Andrea, you are the best. 
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #8 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 2:34pm » |
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on Jul 21st, 2004, 2:15pm, thomas wrote:
Thanks Andrea, you are the best. |
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Schucks Thomas you are sweet, now don't be going and ruining my rep!
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #9 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 3:21pm » |
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Thanks will definatly check it out... Not shure where or if we have SDMart ,if not someone must have some onshelf somewhere ! Im also on the quest for a regular GP ,but it seems to be impossible to find one who takes new patients...!It's easier to find a vet!!! Since I have never been , I have always stayed away .... Take care ......................................................Axel.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #10 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 4:34pm » |
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on Jul 21st, 2004, 3:21pm, Axel wrote:| Im also on the quest for a regular GP ,but it seems to be impossible to find one who takes new patients...!It's easier to find a vet!!! Since I have never been , I have always stayed away .... Take care ......................................................Axel. |
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LMAO Axel 
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #11 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 5:44pm » |
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Thing about it is, it's not regulated by the FDA or anything like that, so different companies make it in varying sizes or doses.
The kind I take comes in 3mg pills. My effective dose in the peak of my cycle was 18mg.
It gave me my first night of sleep in months.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #12 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 9:58pm » |
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Hey Axel,
Take a look at my post on ouch canada under the "melatonin!" topic in the pain control room.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #13 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 9:59pm » |
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Went and got some today. Gonna try tonight. Any idea how long it will take before I notice a difference? Will it be immediate or will I need to stick with it for a few weeks before I notice a change?
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #14 on: Jul 21st, 2004, 11:21pm » |
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on Jul 21st, 2004, 9:59pm, nutty2chat2003 wrote:| ...Any idea how long it will take before I notice a difference? Will it be immediate or will I need to stick with it for a few weeks before I notice a change? |
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You know, everybody have different reactions but it think that you should at least take it for a week and maybe more, every night.
You will feel the drowsiness on the first night, but i feel that (hypothesis here for what it worths) maybe melatonin reset "things" over many days.
Start with a low dose to see how you react to it (let's say 2-3 mg), some go to 9 mg. I take 3mg 45 min before bedtime and 1.5-3mg more at bed time ( to add another wave of melatonin in my system)
Some people here have more experience than me with melatonin, hope they will answer you too. Maybe you could start a new topic with that question.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #15 on: Jul 22nd, 2004, 3:20pm » |
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Hey bluesunshine, thanks for the tips.. still dealing with the effects of my verap. increase, before starting anything else... but will keep in file. Axel
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #16 on: Jul 22nd, 2004, 7:11pm » |
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I bought it at Shoppers Drug Mart - about $13.00 plus taxes. I also noticed it in the health food store where it was cheaper but that was after I already had some.
Our local Walmart told me it wasn't available in Canada for sale - as I'm standing there showing the guy the bottle that I'd just purchased! Apparently he's not the sharpest tool in the shed!
Good luck - it is available in Canada though - if you can't find it PM me with your mailing address. I'd be happy to go pick it up and courier it out to you.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #17 on: Jul 22nd, 2004, 8:04pm » |
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No headaches last night!! Don't know if it was the melatonin or not. Took 9 mg an hour before bed. I was thinking about backing it down a little at a time to see if I really need that much. I just hope that it was the melatonin and not just a fluke. I've thought I had the perfect cure before and it turned out just a coincidence.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #18 on: Jul 27th, 2004, 6:08pm » |
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I just tried Melatonin two nights ago and had my first PF nights in quite a while ( WOO HOO - jumping up and down doing the happy dance!) It didn't prevent any HA's during waking hours, but hey, I'll take a full nights sleep anytime!!!
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« Reply #19 on: Jul 27th, 2004, 6:14pm » |
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Awesome news folks, glad you are getting some pf sleep, it helps so much if you have to battle the beast during the day, if you've had some good "sack-time" the night before.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #20 on: Jul 27th, 2004, 7:26pm » |
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Quote:Posted by: IndianaJohn Posted on: Today at 6:08pm
I just tried Melatonin two nights ago and had my first PF nights in quite a while ( WOO HOO - jumping up and down doing the happy dance!) It didn't prevent any HA's during waking hours, but hey, I'll take a full nights sleep anytime!!! |
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Now try this, add 5-HTP 50mg X 2 during the day; B-Complex 50 mg X 3 per day and see what happens. Give it a couple of days.
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #21 on: Jul 27th, 2004, 9:02pm » |
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Okay, I'm a little slow today. Right after I posted from work, got a K6 for my drive home so I'm a little out of it right now.
A quick question. What is 5-HTP?
I tried looking it up, but I'm not thinking to well right now..
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #22 on: Jul 27th, 2004, 9:05pm » |
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Like I said, I'm a little slow today. Just found the definition in the meds thread.
Is this something that I can get at a health food store?
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Re: looking for feed back on melatonin
« Reply #23 on: Jul 28th, 2004, 5:02am » |
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Hi IJ,
Yes, it's available at GNC and other vitamin stores. Bottle say you can have up to 300 mg per day, but I personally think that's too much when taking melatonin at night. Try finding the 50mg tablets and take them during the day for a total of 100 mg a day. A couple of B complex vitamins should help also. You'll probably needs a few cups of coffee during the daylight hours. 5-HTP tend to make you a bit sleepy. Give it a try.
Good Luck,
John
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