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(Message started by: brdygrl35 on Jan 14^th, 2008, 8:14pm)

Title: Melatonin
Post by brdygrl35 on Jan 14^th, 2008, 8:14pm

Ok I just bought some melatonin and Red Bull...How much melatonin should I take before sleeping? Thank you for all of your support and input! I don't know what I've done in the past without it...

Title: Re: Melatonin
Post by chewy on Jan 14^th, 2008, 8:30pm

I go with 9 Mgs.

Title: Re: Melatonin
Post by E-Double on Jan 14^th, 2008, 8:30pm

read this
http://www.touchbriefings.com/pdf/1239/ACF293.pdf

you'll find suggestions

many of us take anywhere from 6-18mg

9 was my magic bullet

Title: Re: Melatonin
Post by George_J on Jan 14^th, 2008, 8:35pm

I also use 9 mg. One hour before going to bed.

Some here use more--you may have to experiment a bit. Just be aware that it may take a few days before you notice any change. It's not perfect, but it does help me to get more sleep than I normally do during a cycle by reducing the number of hits I get at night.

All the best,

George

Title: Re: Melatonin
Post by imfareware on Jan 14^th, 2008, 9:11pm

The Melatonin I bought was 5 mg tabs, I took 2 and it worked for me. They even mellowed me out a little. Sweet dreams!

Title: Re: Melatonin
Post by thomas on Jan 15^th, 2008, 10:07am

It works best if you take it about 1.5-2 hours before bed time. Also if you can mix some "time-release" melatonin in with the regular, about half and half, you may get better results, as in sleeping through the whole night.

Title: Re: Melatonin
Post by brdygrl35 on Jan 15^th, 2008, 12:23pm

I only got one last night...which I was a relief (not that getting them would be a relief but at least it was only one)...

Title: Re: Melatonin
Post by imfareware on Jan 15^th, 2008, 12:30pm

Hopefully that will be the last one!