How much melatonin?

[jerrip]

Several of you said melatonin for sleep so I went to the drugstore and got it.  Now how much do I take before bed?  Thanks    Jerri

[GoingToMakeIt]

What form of valerian root do you use?

[worried878]

and everyone has different tolerences to drugs/even supps...if u r prone to feeling sedated from certain drugs then go low...1/2 of a 3 mg pill does me/ out for the night.....my son as well..will take 3 mg I do use small 3 mg dose of ambien to sleep as neded with no hangover effect...melatonin is strong to me ...to others is is not,,try a few otc sleep meds and see what works...valerian root is good for me with no lethargy the next am...Melatonin is the doc for sleep ots...then valerian root...benadryl is right up there but is not natural

[GoingToMakeIt]

During the withdrawal stage I took about 9mgs. I still take it some nights but 1mg is enough now.

[jerrip]

WOW, it sure worked for me!!!  Slept the whole night thru .   Jerri

[worried878]

even a low dose of melatonin helps me...but i feel it the next day...must have a long half life...i would not take it late at night if u r working the next day...it doesnt kick in like a big kick...take it early at first and see how u do with it...i always start at a lower dose on the first time i try something....

[jerrip]

Thank you    Jerri

[GoingToMakeIt]

The normal dose is 1-3mg or less, but in withdrawal, up to 10mg is a safe dose. Take as much as needed to get sleepy. Stay away from light after you take it. For me, as soon as I feel tired I need to go to bed or it won't work right.