Posted by SLS on January 12, 2001, at 22:27:47
In reply to Re: Melatonin - How much ?, posted by mars on January 12, 2001, at 21:28:21
> Hi Scott -
>
> My pdoc had me try melatonin. She suggested I started out at .5 mg and then build up. You can go up to quite large doses, although she didn't mention a maximum to me.
>
> You do know about the problems with melatonin and depression, don't you?
Dear Mary,
Now you tell me.No, I didn't know.
What are the details?
I decided to try the melatonin last night. I took one 3mg tablet right before bed at 10:30pm. I was told that I could take two, but I figured I'd take the one, then if I awoke in the middle of the night, I'd take the second. Well, 3:00am came around and I awoke. So, just as planned, I took the second dose. Within fifteen or twenty minutes, I did not like the way I was feeling. I definitely suffered today. I felt groggy. It was sort of like a hangover. Sort of more depressed. The only thing I could figure is that I phase-delayed my cycle, an action that is well-known to cause or make worse depression. Your post helps me put things into perspective.
Thanks for the input. It really helps.
Sincerely,
Scott
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