Comparing L-theanine vs Melatonin
L-theanine | Melatonin |
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L-theanine | Melatonin |
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Used for Dietary Supplementation. L-theanine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Supplemental melatonin is very effective at reducing symptoms of jet lag, particularly that brought about by eastward travel across five or more time zones. Melatonin may also be used to treat sleep... View more |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
L-theanine has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 143 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Melatonin has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 239 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Melatonin side effects |
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Drug Class | ||
None |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms | ||
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Brand Names | ||
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Bio-Melatonin, Melatonin Time Release, SGard, Sleep3 | |
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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N/A |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
Unknown
CSA Schedule is unknown. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | ||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 342 drugs are known to interact with Melatonin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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WADA Class View classifications | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient Resources | ||
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Professional Resources | ||
Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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