# Does anyone else take Melatonin suppliment? **URL:** \ **Category:** Complementary Therapies\ **Created:** [September 2, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039 "2013-09-02T10:26:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Lucy11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/lucy11/32/1910_2.png) [@Lucy11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lucy11)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/1 "2013-09-02T10:26:27Z")
Hello, I've googled this and am interested, but would appreciate your views! Am grateful for any replies. Love Lucy xx ---
**Author:** ![SK1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/sk1/32/539_2.png) [@SK1](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/SK1)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 3:06pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/2 "2013-09-02T15:06:19Z")
You know Lucy, I have a bottle, a neurologist suggested that to me, I think I was up to 4 capsules with no results, but it may work for you! ---
**Author:** ![CDFRANCE26](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/cdfrance26/32/1897_2.png) [@CDFRANCE26](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/CDFRANCE26)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/3 "2013-09-02T16:51:24Z")
I take 2 along with my clonazepam. Neurologist told me it would help me sleep more deeply ---
**Author:** ![SK1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/sk1/32/539_2.png) [@SK1](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/SK1)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 6:13pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/4 "2013-09-02T18:13:06Z")
That's good to know, FRANCE, perhaps it is worth revisiting this supplement. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Lucy11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/lucy11/32/1910_2.png) [@Lucy11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lucy11)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 6:57pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/5 "2013-09-02T18:57:22Z")
Thank you for your help, I've ordered a bottle of the 1mg dose, info I read stated starting low as 1 - 3mg is usually the standard dose, so I thought I'd start on 1mg and see how it goes, reviews I read were mixed but I thought it's worth a go as it does no harm apparently. We shall see!!! Lucy xx ---
**Author:** ![CDFRANCE26](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/cdfrance26/32/1897_2.png) [@CDFRANCE26](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/CDFRANCE26)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/6 "2013-09-02T20:16:27Z")
Anytime , that's what we're here for is to help each other. ---
**Author:** ![Kitty1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/kitty1/32/1150_2.png) [@Kitty1](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Kitty1)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/7 "2013-09-02T20:53:14Z")
That is good to know. I'd wanted to try it and have a fairly new bottle of 5mg. I know that's a lot, but was trying to be able to use clonazepam less frequently, so tried melatonin alone. Well, of course that didn't work after using the clonazepam. Now, even the clonazepam isn't helping me sleep soundly. I'll try using them together. I'll start with a half. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Kitty1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/kitty1/32/1150_2.png) [@Kitty1](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Kitty1)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/8 "2013-09-02T20:54:33Z")
No harm at all. Very good idea Lucy. ---
**Author:** ![Lucy11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/lucy11/32/1910_2.png) [@Lucy11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lucy11)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/9 "2013-09-02T21:05:11Z")
That's what I love about you all here. Lucy xx ---
**Author:** ![jmhaag](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/jmhaag/32/1175_2.png) [@jmhaag](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/jmhaag)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 12:01am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/10 "2013-09-03T00:01:02Z")
I did start taking it, but I think it added to my sleep issues. It definitely helped me get to sleep, but I was really having problems staying asleep (and still am). It was one of those medicines for me that worked initially, too, and then tended to fade after taking it for several weeks. ---
**Author:** ![purplebutterfly](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/purplebutterfly/32/1839_2.png) [@purplebutterfly](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/purplebutterfly)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 12:04am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/11 "2013-09-03T00:04:25Z")
My son has taken it for 5 years and has went up to 3mg in that time and he swears by it. ---
**Author:** ![Lucy11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/lucy11/32/1910_2.png) [@Lucy11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lucy11)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 7:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/12 "2013-09-03T07:07:22Z")
Hi, thanks for the advice, very helpful. Love Lucy xx ---
**Author:** ![Lucy11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/lucy11/32/1910_2.png) [@Lucy11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lucy11)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 7:08am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/13 "2013-09-03T07:08:04Z")
Thanks, will give it a go I think. Love Lucy xx ---
**Author:** ![Phoenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/phoenix/32/2182_2.png) [@Phoenix](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/14 "2013-09-03T20:26:42Z")
I first started taking Melatonin when I was diagnosed with Depression, and it worked, but with side-effects. It caused vivid nightmares, and I was told that it is a side-effect that is not uncommon. It was also harder to wake-up in the morning. ---
**Author:** ![Lucy11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/lucy11/32/1910_2.png) [@Lucy11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lucy11)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 8:29pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/15 "2013-09-03T20:29:55Z")
Hi Phoenix, Thanks for your advice, what dose did you take? Do the side-effects reduce with lower doses or continued use when your system gets used to it I wonder? Love Lucy xx ---
**Author:** ![bronzehorse11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/bronzehorse11/32/1061_2.png) [@bronzehorse11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/bronzehorse11)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2013, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/16 "2013-09-03T22:24:54Z")
I take a 4-5 mg dose and it is amazing! It has worked great for me. It takes some time to find the right dosage because if I took too much there was no way that I could get up in the morning. But just a warning, my dr. told me that Melatonin is not a fda regulated drug so the actual correct mg can vary from brand to brand. For example, I have found the Nature made brand to be less concentrated for me ---
**Author:** ![Lucy11](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/lucy11/32/1910_2.png) [@Lucy11](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Lucy11)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 6:41am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/17 "2013-09-04T06:41:21Z")
Hi Bronzehorse, Many thanks for your advice, greatly appreciated, I'm always wary of trying something new, which is why I wanted advice from all of you here, rather than just relying on the reviews on google!!! Love Lucy xx ---
**Author:** ![Phoenix](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/phoenix/32/2182_2.png) [@Phoenix](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/Phoenix)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2013, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/18 "2013-09-04T21:31:22Z")
I don't know, I stopped after about 2 weeks at 3mg (the level my doctor said to take) and they switched me to a prescription one that works much better! ---
**Author:** ![mommyslove](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/mommyslove/32/2186_2.png) [@mommyslove](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/mommyslove)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/19 "2013-09-05T15:43:27Z")
Ok, it might sound kinda silly but when you deal with this condition for years, you try everything. lol. I get hypnosis apps on my android. Rick Collingwood has been my favorite. I have never slept so good in my life! A lot of times I don’t even have to listen. Its like he has taught me how to sleep again. The power nap app is free and seems to give me some rem. If anyone wants to try it, let me know how it works. Many of the apps are free or really cheap. ---
**Author:** ![tiredmama](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfibro.org/tiredmama/32/779_2.png) [@tiredmama](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/u/tiredmama)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039/20 "2013-09-05T22:09:05Z")
I take melatonin 5 mg every night along with my Lyrica. Together I sleep pretty good. Hope they work for you. I can't sleep without them. I've been taking them long before I started Lyrica. -rosie [Next page](https://forum.livingwithfibro.org/t/does-anyone-else-take-melatonin-suppliment/3039.md?page=2)