ChiefsPlanet Does anyone take Melatonin?

Titty Meat · 02-26-2020, 02:05 AM

I'm starting a new shift next monday starting at 630 am. usually go to bed at 3am and even they it's hard. Was reading about melatonin supposedly it works. I used Benadryl on days I had to be up super early but half the time it didn't work or i'd be groggy.

Why Not? · 02-26-2020, 03:25 AM

It’s never really done much for me. I’m just kind of a shitty sleeper overall.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-26-2020, 03:39 AM

It can still give you a bit of a hangover effect, but you are better off using it than Benadryl, which will just make you tired after about two weeks without actually making you sleep.

Most of your benefit will be derived from changing your sleep hygiene/schedule.

Titty Meat · 02-26-2020, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

It can still give you a bit of a hangover effect, but you are better off using it than Benadryl, which will just make you tired after about two weeks without actually making you sleep.

Most of your benefit will be derived from changing your sleep hygiene/schedule.

I read it might not be the best thing if you take an SSRI which I do. Then again they say dont drink while taking an SSRI but I do.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-26-2020, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Titty Meat

I read it might not be the best thing if you take an SSRI which I do. Then again they say dont drink while taking an SSRI but I do.

Most of that data is pretty equivocal/early in infancy. They can have synergistic effects, but most people take doses of melatonin that are too large anyway. Three mg should be more than adequate. As always, consult with your doctor or pharmacist before making any changes.

Monticore · 02-26-2020, 10:42 AM

It is supposed to help you fall asleep but doesn't help you from waking up during the night which seems to be my problem lately, there are some non addictive options, Silenor or Lyrica, feel a bit groggy with the Silenor sometimes.

Monti

scho63 · 02-26-2020, 03:40 AM

Take two and call me in the morning.....

Couch-Potato · 02-26-2020, 04:08 AM

Works great! I wake up at 4:30 am for work and have to go to bed sometimes as early as 7:30 pm. A little melatonin and cbd combo put me out.

REDHOTGTO · 02-26-2020, 05:09 AM

2 every nite, it helps but I still wake up quite often

Cheater5 · 02-26-2020, 05:32 AM

I take 5mg every night, and it definitely helps me sleep. I've read you're not supposed to rely on it constantly as it wrecks your body's ability to self-regulate, but screw it--- I need to sleep and I already wake up four or five times a night to piss anyway.

Chiefshrink · 02-26-2020, 10:41 PM

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I already wake up four or five times a night to piss anyway.

Prostate issues ?

lawrenceRaider · 02-26-2020, 05:54 AM

I hate it. Recently tried it after reading a study that melatonin combined with B12 can help with tinnitus.

It left me in a half asleep state waking up super tired.

First night was great, but nights 2 and 3 were a horror show

stumppy · 02-26-2020, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lawrenceRaider

I hate it. Recently tried it after reading a study that melatonin combined with B12 can help with tinnitus.

It left me in a half asleep state waking up super tired.

First night was great, but nights 2 and 3 were a horror show

Did it help?

lawrenceRaider · 02-26-2020, 10:42 AM

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Did it help?

I think it was, but the lost sleep just wasn't worth it for me.

https://doctormurray.com/tinnitus-ca...p-the-ringing/

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02-26-2020, 05:54 AM	#13
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