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(Message started by: calisto on Sep 19^th, 2006, 7:05pm)

Title: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by calisto on Sep 19^th, 2006, 7:05pm

Can anyone advise me on the best way to take melatonin? Ive ordered normal 3mg and time release 3mg.I did see it on a thread here some where but i cant find it.

Thanks guys

Simon

I remember the days i could close my eyes and sleep through til morning...seems a lifetime ago now!!

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by E-Double on Sep 19^th, 2006, 7:20pm

30-45 minutes prior to attempting sleep AT NIGHT

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by calisto on Sep 19^th, 2006, 7:35pm

can i take 3mg normal 45 mins before bed then 3mg time release when i go to bed so im overd all night?

Will i wake up in the morning?

does melatonin make you drowsy?

Simon

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by E-Double on Sep 19^th, 2006, 7:46pm

on 09/19/06 at 19:35:35, calisto wrote:

can i take 3mg normal 45 mins before bed then 3mg time release when i go to bed so im overd all night?

Will i wake up in the morning?

does melatonin make you drowsy?

Simon

Here is what I would do.
Keep in mind the fact that our bodies are different and that I am not a doctor.
I have taken them both at the same time.
The regular release will help get you to sleep and might help prevent attacks. The time release should help you attain sleep that is close to "normal"
Good luck.

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by TonyYZF on Sep 19^th, 2006, 8:52pm

Hi Nools,

My wife and I have been taking Melatonin for years.

I feel absolutely no ill effects or drowsiness in the morning from it.

I have noticed though that for me and my wife there is a limited window of opportunity to fall asleep although I will admit I haven't taken more than 6mg at the most at any one time. But make sure you do not take it too early or you may miss the window for it to help you fall asleep. For me, if I wait too long after I take it to lie down, it seems to wear off. That may also be why I don't feel any sleepiness from it in the morning...wears off quick.

Good luck
Tony

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by brewcrew on Sep 19^th, 2006, 8:59pm

on 09/19/06 at 19:05:59, calisto wrote:

Can anyone advise me on the best way to take melatonin?

Sure.

1. Put the melatonin in your mouth.

2. Drink some water.

3. Swallow the melatonin.

Sorry. I couldn't resist.

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by calisto on Sep 19^th, 2006, 10:10pm

Hmmmmmmmm o.k. heres how i deal with smart arses

1.Grip round throat with left hand.

2.Draw back right fist.

3.Fling right fist forward in "smaking" motion.

4.SMACK!

5.OUCH!

[smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]I couldnt resist either.

Hope you know im only joking!!

Getting to sleep aint the problem.Staying asleeps the bit i have trouble with.Its got to the point now where theres no point in even trying.

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by brewcrew on Sep 20^th, 2006, 11:50am

on 09/19/06 at 22:10:51, calisto wrote:

Of course I do! That's what I love about this place.

on 09/19/06 at 22:10:51, calisto wrote:

Getting to sleep aint the problem.Staying asleeps the bit i have trouble with.Its got to the point now where theres no point in even trying.

I don't have any experience with melatonin, so all I can offer you is this: 2 Benadryl (50 mg) at bedtime. This is all I've ever needed. I'll bet the melatonin is safer, however.

Title: Re: Whats the best way to take melatonin?
Post by Richr8 on Sep 20^th, 2006, 1:06pm

I alway's take it right before bed. On the downside, it only got me from 1-3 hours of sleep, to the 3-5 hr. range. Of course I only started using it toward the end of my last cycle so, I have not had a lot of experience with it. I may try the time release this year to see if I can improve on that.