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Also known as: Bio-Melatonin, Health Aid Melatonin, Melatonin Time Release, SGard, VesPro Melatonin

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Review by Anonymous:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: Fantastic. I slept like a baby and woke up clear as day. This is by far the best sleep aid I've ever used.

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February 3, 2009 5:32 PM
Review by renka:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: I started having sleeping problems during menopause. Someone recommended melatonin and I bought some. I haven't slept this good since I was a child! I would recommend it to anyone with problems falling asleep or staying asleep. Also, I awake refreshed with no drowsiness.

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March 3, 2009 7:40 PM
Review by PortJervis:

melatonin for Insomnia: Melatonin works, under some circumstances and with some side effects. First off, it's useless unless taken at night. Daylight will counter the narcotic effect. Secondly, it can enhance dreaming. If you have a history of nightmares, don't use this.

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May 2, 2009 1:39 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: Because of a long history of narcotic (painkiller) use, my doctor suggested that my body was not producing melatonin and that my insomnia might be because of this. Sure enough, the very first night I took the medicine, I slept well, with no after effects. That is the best thing about this medicine. I take it half an hour before I'm wanting to go to bed, I get a bit drowsy and go to bed, falling asleep quickly, but awaking fully rested.

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July 22, 2009 11:37 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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7.0

melatonin for Insomnia: Has worked well to keep my sleep schedule on track for many years now. I also take ambien to help with sleep onset.

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September 21, 2008 10:28 PM
Review by bmgresh:
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8.0

melatonin for Insomnia: 32 years old. Have been taking melatonin about 4 years now. It works great. I started off at 3 mg, and now take 9mg a few times a month to help with sleep issues. I haven't noticed weird dreams. What I like is that I fall asleep,and if I had to get up for an emergency(3 young children), that there is no grogginess or medicine head feeling.

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February 17, 2010 9:56 PM
Review by stormin:
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9.0

melatonin for Insomnia: I work at night and have trouble sleeping. Since I have used melatonin I get a good night(day)sleep with no side effects.

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March 4, 2009 6:45 PM
Review by george felix:

melatonin for Insomnia: This pill gave me the best nights sleep I ever had. My wife thinks the same but don't take it if you are going to have sex. My wife was mad at me one night I fell a sleep during sex. The pill the doctor gave me works good if you have any problem sleeping ask a doctor before you take it please.

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March 6, 2009 10:27 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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6.0

melatonin for Insomnia: It worked great, then tolerance built up and it stopped working for sleep. But safer and better than prescription sedatives though. Worth a try.

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August 7, 2009 2:58 AM
Review by Cushla:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: I had 1 3mg tablet the first night and WOW it cured me from 18 years of chronic fatigue syndrome. Make sure you get a reputable supplier. Mine is Intergrative Therapies NZ LTD. Good Luck. I highly recommend this. It is a miracle product for me. thank you my Dear Lord. .

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October 6, 2009 6:14 AM
Review by Anonymous:

melatonin for Insomnia: After a few years of Cymbalta I noticed that I never felt good anymore--particularly that I never woke up feeling refreshed. I also noticed I rarely remembered dreaming, which was not the case before Cymbalta. I took 3mg melatonin and the difference the first night was astonishing. I dreamed and awoke feeling good. Mild, brief grogginess went away after a few nights. The effects did seem to become less noticeable after taking for a week or so, but I still find it very beneficial. Falling asleep is not my problem; it's un-restful sleep due to effects of Cymbalta, and the melatonin really helps.

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February 5, 2010 11:08 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: I take 9mg every night for the past 5 years. I love it.

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October 22, 2009 8:45 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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5.0

melatonin for Insomnia: Very good for sleep issues. I have had some problems with vivid dreams but overall it has helped and it usually doesn't cause next day drowsiness.

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January 27, 2010 5:39 AM
Review by mom-of-2:
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8.0

melatonin for Insomnia: I have been taking melatonin every night for about 3 years and it works good for me! I have never had my sleep problem "diagnosed"....but I can tell you that if I don't take something to MAKE me fall asleep I can easily stay awake for at least 36 hours and then in order to fall asleep I still have to take something! I have tried Tylenol PM and sometimes use pain pills and muscle relaxers (ruptured disc in my neck) and I still need melatonin with any of them! I have noticed that I seem to need more than I started out taking.

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February 4, 2010 1:19 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

melatonin for Insomnia: I've used this for 10 years. I alternate between regular and extended release form. The extended release form seems to give me morning grogginess no matter how long I take it, but extended release has some benefits if you are not sleeping through the night. I was diagnosed with parainsomnia when I was 10 years old, and struggled with it for 20 years, after taking several different prescription medicines that didn't work or side effects were so awful, I started taking this. It has changed my life because now I feel like I have a life. I wake up refreshed with energy to make it through the day. I take only 3mg a night and started taking 3mg during the day to help with my Fibromyalgia.

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July 3, 2010 11:08 AM
Review by mother of an autistic child:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: My son is 5 years old, he is autistic his doctor said to try melatonin. I give him 3mg at night 30 minutes later he is sound asleep. It has been great. No more fighting him to lay down. I was scared to use it, but now i know it works. He hasn't slept good since he was born. Before melatonin I felt like I still had a newborn, waking up and not sleeping. I highly recommend this for autistic children, of course check with their doctor first.

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October 28, 2010 3:30 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: My 7yr old granddaughter has been told to take this by her doctor for sleep, otherwise she is up all night due to hyperactivity. I highly recommend this herb to anyone in need. She takes 5 mg a night for almost 4 yrs now. Ask your child's doctor first PLEASE!

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July 27, 2011 3:24 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: I have high functioning autism and have had trouble sleeping all my life. I have been taking prescription sleep aids since I was six. I take Lunesta and while it gets me asleep I wake up 4-5 times a night when I take 2 x 3mg extended release pills. I sleep at least 6-7 hours. I do dream a lot more but before I was having dreams maybe once a month now I have them every night which helps me feel more relaxed and less anxious.

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January 28, 2011 10:35 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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10

I've been taking it for a few months now, and love it. I've never had sleep problems before, though I always remember being tired around midday, especially since I began working in an office. After taking melatonin regularly, I don't notice it at all. One thing to note, I've always had memorable dreams, and since I started taking melatonin, I have long, interesting, vivid dreams almost every night.

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February 18, 2011 10:36 PM
Review by chanterelle:
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1.0

melatonin for Insomnia: I have tried 3, 5 and 10 mg of Melatonin for the past few weeks with zero relief from insomnia. I cannot even tell I've taken anything! Whilst I am pleased it helps so many I really wish it would help me, too. Guess I will continue taking Zopiclone!

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September 18, 2011 11:23 PM
Review by jared_el_guay:
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10

melatonin for Insomnia: Recommended by my Doctor, very helpful for inducing restful sleep.

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May 12, 2011 5:11 PM
Review by Anonymous:
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2.0

I had nightmares with Melatonin. Spouse had a hard time waking me up and then I was afraid to go back to sleep. I do not have a history of bad dreams or nightmares.

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August 21, 2011 11:56 AM
Review by Anonymous:
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9.0

melatonin for Insomnia: I like it. It helps me go to bed at night even though I am afraid to because of my nightmares.

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August 30, 2011 8:48 PM
Review by Anonymous:

melatonin for Insomnia: I've tried many different cures for insomnia, including OTC, homeopathic and prescription drugs. Of them all, melatonin has the least bad side effects and most natural feeling sleep and rest. It's like being a teenager again...remember how easy it was to fall asleep at any time during the day back when you were 15? Its just like that and sometimes I dream too, though these dreams can often be vivid and disturbing. I take time release pills, one 3mg pill per night is sufficient for a full, undisturbed 8 hours of sound sleep.

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September 6, 2011 12:59 AM

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