I'm taking 300 mcg of Melatonin and can't seem to sleep. Can I safely increase the doseage to two tablets??
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Common dosages are 1mg, 2mg, and 3mg.......3 being the max adult dosage. Talk to your doc if that doesn't work. GNC has a good dissolve tablet in cherry flavor. Works great!!!!! Best brand we've found.
You are taking 300 mcg ( microgram ) not mg ( milligram)?
If mcg is correct you can increase to two tablets.
Dosage -
For insomnia: Take 1 to 3 mg before bedtime.
Guidelines for use: To combat insomnia, stick to a precise schedule, taking supplements at the same time every evening. Begin with the lowest dose and increase it as needed.
For most people, melatonin causes drowsiness 30 minutes after taking it. This effect may last for several hours, so you should not drive or handle heavy machinery during this time. Other side effects can include headache, stomach upset, lethargy, or disorientation. Some individuals report that melatonin can cause fuzzy thinking upon waking, or vivid and sometimes unpleasant dreams, and even make insomnia worse. Others find that the effects wear off quickly with continued use.
Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced in your own body when in a dark environment. Under most circumstances supplementing your own healthy system will not be helpful. People who benefit most from melatonin are those who work shift work (and need to sleep during the day) and those who are crossing time zones during travel. I do not see much advantage in increasing your dose.
Alternatively, you might want to consider a hypnotic like kava kava or camomile tea.
I haven't seen anything less than 500mcg. I personally use between 4.5 and 5 mg every night. Melatonin is relatively safe to use. One of the most common side effects are nightmares. I would suggest you try 4 of the 300mcg melatonin about 60 minutes before bed. Increase the dosage by 50% every night if you do not fall asleep. Hope this helps.
Melatonin never worked for me. I use homeopathics from Hyland's - called Calms Forte.
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