Melatonin for sleep,any good

[bert bloggs]

Been having a problem sleeping lately and was told melatonin tabs were good,went to boots and watsons in Pattaya ,but 650 baht for 14 2 g tabs,seems expensive ,especially if they dont work,any of you tried them? And any idea if they can be purchased cheaper in Pattaya?

[internationalism]

lazada 10mg 100 pills some 420b, producer "21st century" from the usa.

Some half pill so 5mg 30 minutes before sleep.

Might also be used during covid infection, but larger dose

[EVENKEEL]

For me melatonin was good for letting me fall back asleep after a 0200 pee.

[buick]

it does help me with sleep.  i have also seen the rather expensive options here in bkk.  while i did buy those, i more recently used lazada and got more reasonable pricing.  i got 3mg tablets once and would take two.  later on i got 5mg tablets and take one.

[FritsSikkink]

Didn't work for me, can't remember the dose as it was ages ago.

[sanuk711]

I have taken it on & off for many years BertB.... IMO its really good alternative -non addictive.....I stopped for a while, then on again. Lazada also sells the "Puritans Pride" brand from USA which I have brought direct from when I was in the UK.

[tomazbodner]

Have sleep gummies from US in the fridge, take them sometimes, but doesn't look like they have much if any effect. They taste good, though.

[Lorry]

43 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Didn't work for me, can't remember the dose as it was ages ago.

Same here.

[paahlman]

Melantonin is the bodys natural sleeping pill. The brain produces it.. However.. This is why they call it a drowsiness pill. Bad translation , but it makes you naturally sleepy.. but not if you are excited or have general medical problems.. I think ... not sure. the point is that once i has helped you sleep the bodys natural mechanism takes over... It helped for me withouth any bi effect, but that was some 20 years ago.

[jvs]

I have had sleeping problems for many years,tried a lot of pils

and while i could get them here Xanax was my sleep of choice.

When they were not available anymore i again tried other pills but

i always need a triple or more dose.

Until 3 years a go i tried THC oil,bang! out like a light!

Now i use Cannabis as an eatable, works great but i only use it ones

a week.Better then all the poison pills out there.

[blazes]

Been using melatonin since 1998.  I believe (with zero proof) that it is "good for you".  Only take before bedtime, and don't exceed 5mg.   Very cheap in Western countries.

I take 10 mg when travelling between two very-separated time zones.

Possible negative: it can induce bad dreams.

[fvw53]

1 hour ago, Lorry said:

Same here.

I tried tablets of 10 mg (more than recommended) and it did not help.

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/melatonin-how-much-should-i-take-for-a-good-nights-rest/

[The Hammer2021]

Never worked  for me.

[surfinglife]

Lie down,  asleep within two minutes,  wake up when ready in the morning.  Works for me,  a lot healthier and cheaper that way. 

[proton]

Gets me to sleep, but wake up after a couple of hours. I read higher dose has no more effect than small ones.

[The Hammer2021]

If melatonin  really worked  it would be bought  and sold by junkies as all effective  sleeping pills have a street value.

Strong anti histamines can be good sleeping  pills but wear off after three days Hydrozine sold as Dormirax are very strong

[Skeptic7]

Melatonin works for some, others I know...not so much. Have used it on and off for many years with pretty good results.

 

That said, what really works for me is Codiphen (diphenhydramine) 50mg. I only use occasionally with excellent results. Can buy at pharmacies. Cheap too. 

[Harveyboy]

1 hour ago, jvs said:

I have had sleeping problems for many years,tried a lot of pils

and while i could get them here Xanax was my sleep of choice.

When they were not available anymore i again tried other pills but

i always need a triple or more dose.

Until 3 years a go i tried THC oil,bang! out like a light!

Now i use Cannabis as an eatable, works great but i only use it ones

a week.Better then all the poison pills out there.

hello mate got a Q if you dont mind im thinking the same as you im taking amitriptyline occasionally having trouble sleeping ..need to get off this poison also as you said ..

since the legalization of cannabis im wondering should i try it..

i don't smoke but i think other ways of ingestion eating ..drinking ..what's best what you you recommend oil or powder .. thankful for a reply H

[moogradod]

Melatonin does not work at all for me. And I have tried various doses.

[Peabody]

Works great for me. I take 6-20mg at a time, shortly before bed. Sleep well, great dreams and better recollection of same.

I use Olly or Natrol chewable gummies. Natrol slightly better taste. Purchased on Lazada.

 

[swm59nj]

I tried it when I lived in the states a few years ago.  I didn’t think it really helped,  But just because it worked or didn’t work for some people.  Doesn’t mean it will or not have the same effect for you.

I suggest you purchase the least amount you can buy at first.  Try it and see if it works for you 

[1FinickyOne]

Not good dor me

[Crazy Noobie]

I have tried Melatonin and it works for me off & on. What works the best for me, is to smoke some cannabis right before bed. It knocks me out and I have an awesome night of sleeping. Great dreams too.

[ivor bigun]

52 minutes ago, Harveyboy said:

hello mate got a Q if you dont mind im thinking the same as you im taking amitriptyline occasionally having trouble sleeping ..need to get off this poison also as you said ..

since the legalization of cannabis im wondering should i try it..

i don't smoke but i think other ways of ingestion eating ..drinking ..what's best what you you recommend oil or powder .. thankful for a reply H

tried drops under the tongue ,supposed to help ,doesnt work for me.

[UTH001]

Just started taking Melatonin 2mg, not working for me. Increased to 6mg (three tablets), still not being able to sleep well. At least though, no hangover feeling in the morning. Guess it works for some people and not for others. I wish I could get cannabis on prescription...

[JackGats]

At least 1mg but no more than 3mg is the right dosage. Helps go to sleep quicker but doesn't always improve overall night sleep. Also handy to take in order to go to sleep again when waking up in the middle of the night, provided you still have at least 3 to 4 hours sleeping time ahead, otherwise you could wake up drowsy.

 

Pharmacies in Thailand sell the delayed onset tablets at a hefty price. I found the delayed onset tablets not to be useful.

[allanos]

I have used Melatonin for a great number of years. 

 

I have never felt strongly that it helped my sleep.

 

It moderates one's internal body clock and is often prescribed for jet lag.

It is a prescription medicine in many countries.

 

I believe the biggest benefit to be for the elderly's mental acuity. As one

gets older, so the natural production of HGH (human growth hormone)

declines, to just about zero eventually.

 

Melatonin spurs the production of HGH, helping to prompt alertness and

sharpness. At 77 years old, I firmly believe my brain and mind remain

in top shape. 

[jvs]

47 minutes ago, UTH001 said:

Just started taking Melatonin 2mg, not working for me. Increased to 6mg (three tablets), still not being able to sleep well. At least though, no hangover feeling in the morning. Guess it works for some people and not for others. I wish I could get cannabis on prescription...

You do not need a prescription ,you can buy it legally at many places.

If you are a smoker just buy one joint and see what it does for you.

Any motorbike taxi driver can deliver for you.

[misterphil]

You can get them on Lazada for 400THB for 60 x 10mg capsules. I use them as I work in Greenland and theres very little darkness sometimes of the year. 
 

Careful though as they can be addictive and Ive found I wake up a lot during the night without them. 
 

Try this combination as it works well for me. 
 

1 x 10mg Melatonin 

2 x ZMA

1 x Vitamin D 

 

30 minutes before bed. 

[MrJ2U]

I use it and it helps.

 

I find if I take it to long, a week or so, I start finding it hard to get out of bed.  Groggy all day.