Melatonin does anyone take before bed to aid sleep

[sunsation1]

Does anyone take to aid sleep Melatonin that is thinking of taking 2mgs a night

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Yes I do.

I would suggest you don't start with 2mg. Start with less and build up if you feel that it's necessary.

I have taken as much as 3mg (3,000mcg) which a practioner recommended, but I have found through trying different brands and doses that a 300mcg capsule is enough for me.

[sunsation1 in reply to SeasideSusie]

What i ordered were 3mg tablets so not sure what to do now

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to sunsation1]

If they are not timed release tablets then you can cut them with a pill cutter or sharp craft scalpel.

[Gymbuni in reply to SeasideSusie]

Where do you get these from, I have awful insomnia and wonder if melatonin could help me?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Gymbuni]

Melatonin is a prescription only item in the UK, we cannot discuss on the forum where to obtain it without a prescription.

[sunsation1 in reply to SeasideSusie]

Sorry

[Gymbuni in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thank you.

[TaraJR in reply to SeasideSusie]

Do you know how long you should take melatonin for? Is it advisable only to take them for a short period, rather than longterm?

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to TaraJR]

TaraJR

I have read that studies on long term use are limited so I can't say I'm afraid, it's something you may wish to look into yourself.

[Andie]

I use a magnesium Lotion containing melatonin obtained from Good Health Naturally. I rub it in at night before bed and feel it working within a short time. Sometimes I have to apply again, but most times I go off to sleep like a baby!

[Jn1ce35]

I have and they work great occasionally I found. I take 3mg but with consistent uses they make me unmotivated and down. There is a free NHS sleep clinic app. It is much more beneficial and tailored to your issues with support as well. app.sleepstation.org.uk/das.... Hope this helps.

[sunsation1 in reply to Jn1ce35]

Thank you but cannot afford at mo

[Jn1ce35 in reply to sunsation1]

It is free via your GP

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Jn1ce35]

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[sobs1962]

Hi there, I have been taking melatonin tablets now for a couple of years and the tablet is called Circadin 2mg prolonged release. Was taking 2 tablets in the evening around 9.30pm but have recently had to go back on Propranolol and it's side effects are causing me a problem with sleeping, so upped to 3 tablets nightly. Cannot get this off prescription in UK,so need to ask your doctor to prescribe. It has certainly helped me but it's a trial and error thing finding what time is best to take them. Hope you get your sleep sorted out, it's no joke trying to cope with life when you're not sleeping.

[Phil865]

I tried melatonin because it works good for a friend. But it did nothing for me. I am having good results from using 5HTP. It also helps with my anxiety.

[sunsation1 in reply to Phil865]

My anxiety has gone just need to sleep more 😴

[Guineapiggy]

It is not available to buy in this country but not it is not illegal to import it or bring it into the country, so you can find some sites in another country that will send it to the UK.

[pussycatwillow]

I used to buy melatonin in the US when travelling there for work. Some were slow release 10mg capsules but I didn’t feel they had any effect at all. I take 5HTP now and they help.