Melatonin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2020

"My wife and I have started giving our severely ADHD 4-year-old melatonin. We're three days in, and it has been working great! Before this, he was staying up literally until anywhere between 9:30 pm and 2:30 am, not falling asleep or staying asleep due to not being able to settle down. At first, we gave him the recommended dose on the bottle, and the side effects for him were sleepwalking and talking very loudly, practically screaming in his sleep, so we dropped the dose little by little until we found a good dosage. Now, he sleeps through the night no problem, and Mommy and Daddy get to sleep all night too!"

• Dyl...
• June 11, 2015

For Insomnia "This will put me to sleep like a baby, unlike any other drug. I think people underestimate how well melatonin works. In combination with the other meds I take (Fluvoxamine, Mirtazapine, Vistaril), I can fall asleep in under 30 minutes. It's also very easy to discontinue if needed."

• Sad...
• July 21, 2020

For Insomnia "I tend to stay awake late, scrolling social media due to stress and work-related anxiety. Took melatonin to help me fall asleep and have had the strangest experiences. Some nights it works beautifully and I fall asleep quickly, waking up feeling refreshed. Other nights I take it and find I’m thrashing around for hours and hours; my mind thinks I’m awake, but the next morning I realize I was sleeping. It feels like an extremely lucid dream, where I cannot move my body, but my brain knows everything that’s going on around me. Also sends my heart racing and feels like I’m wide awake while I’m actually in a light sleep. However, it combats my daytime anxiety very well when I do use it before bed (this is a big pro; social anxiety is annoying and common). I’m also mildly irritable after using it and experience a ‘crash’ around 1-3 pm. If you’re having mild trouble sleeping, I’d advise changing some habits before you try melatonin."

• Anonymous
• April 12, 2017

For Insomnia "I've had problems with sleep for around 7-8 years, and I started taking this 4-5 years ago. It has worked absolute wonders! I take 2-3 pumps or 6-10 drops (depending on what I have) and go to lay in bed. I usually lay in bed for a while, either reading or doing something else, and at around 10-11, I go 'properly' to bed. I easily fall asleep, and I'm able to wake up in the morning without feeling incredibly grumpy and such. Normally, if I don't have school and such, I wake up (naturally, not by an alarm) at around 7-9, completely and well rested, and all the other times, I get up at 6:30, also well rested and ready for a new day."

• gra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 13, 2017

For Insomnia "Insomnia started years ago due to aging. Tried several sleep aids, then settled on just 1/2 mg melatonin nightly. Gives me 6-8 hrs sleep, including REM. Often remember dreams; like watched or created 3-4 different movies in my mind, i.e., REM every 2 hrs. Would give melatonin a 10 except every 2 wks or so it stops working. Tried increasing dosage at that point, but even going up to just 1 mg gives me neurological twitches. For me, a retiree, what works is 2 wks 1/2 mg alternating with 2 wks of zero sleep aids, tolerating sleeplessness. Beware of doctors who offer to replace melatonin with things that will fry your brains while sparing your heart. Melatonin does not directly induce sleep; it can nudge your body's natural melatonin production."

• ltp...
• July 24, 2016

For Insomnia "This particular brand of melatonin causes me to fall asleep quickly, but I wake up within half an hour feeling horribly dizzy, gassy, and nauseous. I also have vivid nightmares, and my general quality of sleep is far worse than non-assisted sleep. Give melatonin a try, but if your experience matches mine, you likely won't be able to continue."

• zzz...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 16, 2020

For Insomnia "I have had chronic insomnia for 20 years and usually coped by taking afternoon naps when I had to work through a day on 4-6 hours of sleep or exercising extremely hard to tire myself out (neither is a long-term good solution). Melatonin works extremely well for me. I would recommend carefully starting with 1 mg and increasing 1 mg at a time only to the extent that it's necessary. If I take 2 mg, I'm asleep in an hour with a 50% likelihood, and if I take 5 mg, I'm asleep in 45 minutes with a 90% likelihood. But the vivid, often disturbing dreams are more common on nights when I take the larger dose. Still worth it to me even with the dreams. I personally have not had any of the side effects from melatonin other people have mentioned, like an increase in depression or suicidal thoughts, and I'm extremely prone to both of those. Aside from marijuana, this is my best option for getting 8 hours of sleep regularly."

• Anonymous
• July 3, 2010

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 parasomnia 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 3 mg a night and started taking 3 mg during the day to help with my fibromyalgia."

• lyd...
• August 3, 2015

For Insomnia "My doctor recommended 5 mg to help with some insomnia. I couldn't stay asleep. It had the opposite effect of what it should have done. Awoke feeling dizzy, nauseous, and also had a headache for most of the next day. I couldn't go to work the next day from feeling so sick. Definitely not for me."

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2019

For Insomnia "I could not understand why, when I used melatonin, I had uncontrollable diarrhea! This was until I looked at the interaction with other medications/supplements. In my case, it was omega 3 (3000 mg), vitamin B12, and vitamin D3... completely mysterious until I read the interaction section of this website! So thank you, melatonin is not for me."

• Ros...
• January 24, 2017

For Insomnia "Have never experienced such a high quality of sleep in 8 years, was very promising. Experienced night sweats and vivid dreams at the beginning. But I didn't mind at all because I thought finally I could stop taking benzos and go with this healthier alternative. After the 3rd day and increasing with each day, my preexisting stuttering condition worsened significantly, and I began to experience severe anxiety and felt dizzy during the day. My doctor saw me during treatment and a week after stopping and was shocked at how much my stuttering decreased and anxiety reduction. I am so disappointed it didn't work for me. I still recommend people try it."

• y-t...
• January 7, 2016

For Insomnia "I take this every night (3 mg) in the last few years. It doesn't actually make me sleepy or keep me asleep, but I found it made me relaxed and helped with my anxiety. I take other, stronger medication to actually fall asleep. Overall, I think melatonin is worth my money just for the relaxing effect alone. I have never experienced any side effects."

• She...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 30, 2015

For Insomnia "I had horrendous insomnia due to a medication. I would get 2 hrs. of sleep and then be wide-eyed and wide awake. Never even yawned or wanted to sleep. The medication that did this is Guanfacine, an older blood pressure medication. I am on 7 different meds to attempt to get my B/P down near the normal range. This medication works for me but to the detriment of my sleep. I tried everything from over-the-counter sleep meds to Ambien. The last two worked, but I didn't want to become dependent on them. I finally tried melatonin. Even though the research shows that there is no significant difference between placebo and melatonin, I found it to work. It takes a large amt. (12g) and about a week or two, then it begins to work. YES!"

• Mer...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2019

For Insomnia "Have had off and on insomnia for years, usually only when sleeping somewhere besides my own bed. But then, one day I couldn't sleep in my own bed. Have had off and on trouble since then (about 6 months). I have tried a lot but refuse to go on the anti-depressant meds my doc wants me to try. I tried melatonin, 3 mg at bed, and it really worked for about 12 days. Then, my insomnia returned and the melatonin stopped working. Also tried a lower dose, 1.5 mg, no luck. I now feel my insomnia is worse than before the melatonin. The melatonin also left me with a slight headache and a feeling of 'not being myself,' kind of numb to my emotions. Glad to be off it. I seriously think short-term use only for melatonin!"

• EMk...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 11, 2016

For Insomnia "I took this last night for the first time, as I have had 2-3 months of bad sleep. Waking up and staying awake a few hours after falling asleep. I took a 10 mg, not really reading about it before. It was way too much for me, I slept, absolutely, but wanted to sleep the whole day. Now, 24 hours later, I still feel very, very sleepy! I will take it again but will break up the pills into quarters now if possible. I got the advice to take it with warm, sweetened milk an hour before bedtime."

• ach...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 25, 2020

For Insomnia ".6 ml of melatonin makes me fall asleep after 2 hrs or so of taking it. Also helps with headaches most times. I am worried about long-term effects of taking it regularly. Without it, I cannot sleep at all. It works for me."

• OlB...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 2, 2020

For Insomnia "Was going to bed, falling asleep, waking a couple of hours later and staying awake 4-5 hours before going back to sleep. Dr. gave me melatonin - been taking 0.08 mL and sleeping soundly for 9+ hrs. Problem is drowsiness for 3-4 hrs. after arising. Still feel better than before, so going to reduce dosage and see what happens."

• Fox...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2021

For Insomnia "I have had trouble falling asleep my whole life. I have had anxiety and a fear of bedtime due to all of the nights spent tossing and turning. I became accustomed to marijuana or alcohol as a sleep aid. I recently got a sleep tracker called Pura, which shows exactly when different sleep cycles begin and end. This allowed me to clearly see what quality of sleep I was getting and what affected it. It led me to try different dosages of melatonin. It has completely changed my life. I now sleep effortlessly and get much higher quality sleep. Everyone will find a different formula. For me, the optimal dosage is a 3 mg extended-release tablet. Any more than three and I would wake up drowsy with tingly fingers. Even 1 mg is enough to knock me out, though I get better REM sleep with the extended release."

• mot...
• October 28, 2010

For Insomnia "My son is 5 years old, he is autistic. His doctor said to try melatonin. I give him 3 mg 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 well 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."

• Anonymous
• January 17, 2017

For Insomnia "I'm an 18-year-old with insomnia. I have difficulty falling asleep on my own, and when I finally do, it's a chore to wake up! I started taking melatonin 3 mg, and I've slept amazingly! It works within the first hour, and I can actually wake up from my alarm! I took one at 8 last night, fell asleep around 8:45, and woke up at 5 this morning with no problem. First time I've woken up before the afternoon and felt awake enough to get my nephew ready for school!"

• Ret...
• May 16, 2016

For Insomnia "I have trouble sleeping. I don't like taking drugs but find after missing 2-3 nights in a row, I have to take something. A friend (battling cancer) told me melatonin helped her. I have taken it 3 nights in a row and slept 10 hrs, 6 hrs, and 8 hrs. BUT I seem to be drowsy midday and need a nap as soon as I get home. So going to stop for a few nights and then try half a tablet."

• sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2019

For Insomnia "Tried melatonin 5 mg a little before bed, gave me a lot of anxiety during the night. Would have bouts of deep sleep and wake feeling anxious. Just when I would go to doze off, I couldn't because of an anxious feeling like if I would fall asleep, I would stop breathing. Not again..."

• Bon...
• April 8, 2018

For Insomnia "My first attempt at using this medication left me manic. I was expecting a good night's sleep. I was awake the whole night. Second attempt some weeks later, I had my dinner one hour before taking the medication to ensure it worked. Another night of no sleep. At 5 a.m. I was up and cleaning the bathroom and washing floors, at 3 a.m. I was watching a DVD. The next day I was shattered, I had no energy and couldn’t drive for safety reasons. Never again will I take these meds."

• shi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 18, 2020

For Insomnia "My GP prescribed this melatonin medicine as I am having trouble sleeping when I change my shift from night to morning, plus some nights I am just awake and can't sleep although very tired. For me, it's a real waste of money, did not help me fall asleep, and if I got lucky falling asleep, I have nightmares, and my mind is awake but I can't move! Very weird, uncomfortable, and useless, to be honest."

• Anonymous
• February 5, 2010

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 3 mg 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 unrestful sleep due to effects of Cymbalta, and the melatonin really helps."