I use melatonin as an immune booster, however I've used it for sleep in the past

it does not work like a sedative, so don't expect it to. and don't take it when you aren't sleepy because that's no fun.

Does nothing for my BF but nothing helps him sleep... and I had a supervisor that thought it made her off but well she was off normally sooo

also, the dosages sold OTC are generally too large. no one needs 3mg when 1 mg will work exactly the same

so try cutting them in half. upping the dosage will not make a diff - its not a drug

Interesting, thanks! I'm probably having sleep and mood issues secondary to menopause (yep, 46 years old and post-menopausal). The sleep

it's great we use it for both kids.

issues are making the mood issues worse, in my opinion.

I was definitely thinking of cutting the tabs in half. Thanks!

it can cause very vivid dreams, also

the ped prescribed the doseage to be take 3 to 4 hours before bed time and it helps them to sleep longer.

uses melatonin for sleep. It definitely helps me get to sleep, but if I get woke up in the night, it doesn't help. I use a product called

It comes in 1 mg and then goes up we use 1 mg for one and 3 for the other.

adrena-calm. It's a lotion, and it is much more effective at giving me good sleep all night.

Lobug: Interesting....my issue isn't getting to sleep, it's staying asleep. Where do you find the lotion?

cturtlezoddznendz: Sounds good. Maybe I'll try it to see if it helps with quality of sleep. Sounds like everyone's a little different.

gets it from my naturopath. my chiropractor sells it too. I would ask any alternative medicine practioner. It's great. And very safe. I use

it on my 2yo as well.

with one we use it along with calms forte as she sometimes struggles to fall asleep but it does keep them both asleep and it helps them stay

down longer than when they don't get it

Thanks everyone!