Extended release melatonin recs

[mlktwins]

So...I finally tried melatonin this week.  The first night I tried 2.5 mg and fell asleep quickly (which is not my sleep problem anyway) and woke up twice during the night.  The next night I took 5 mg and did a little better, but did not stay asleep as long as I would like.  My only side effect (possibly)meas a nightmare on my 1st night taking 5 mg (I don’t isually have nightmares).

I’m going to try extended release and see if I do better staying alseep with those.  Any brands you take and recommend?  Should I start with a lower dosage again or just try 5 mg from the start?

Edited February 8, 2020 by mlktwins
Correct spelling...need more coffee 😁

[Soror]

I used Natrol, found it on Amazon with good reviews, I am only using 1 mg. 5 mg is a pretty big dose. I'd maybe try the 3 mg extended release. I was taking 1 mg sublingual before and it put me to sleep but I couldn't stay asleep, I am sleeping better with the time release I do wake up some but do not stay awake. I do not have bad dreams with this level and no grogginess the next day as long as I take it sufficiently early for my wake up time.

[mlktwins]

4 hours ago, soror said:

I used Natrol, found it on Amazon with good reviews, I am only using 1 mg. 5 mg is a pretty big dose. I'd maybe try the 3 mg extended release. I was taking 1 mg sublingual before and it put me to sleep but I couldn't stay asleep, I am sleeping better with the time release I do wake up some but do not stay awake. I do not have bad dreams with this level and no grogginess the next day as long as I take it sufficiently early for my wake up time.

Thank you!  I will give it a try in the 3 mg dose.  Yes, I found out this morning, when I got up at 5 am to take the boys' to swim practice, that I might need to take it much earlier on Friday nights or not take it at all.  Having a hard time today -- LOL.  Most days of the week I get up early, but only because I want to (or maybe just because I don't sleep well).  I can sleep in a little more if needed.

[mlktwins]

4 hours ago, soror said:

I used Natrol, found it on Amazon with good reviews, I am only using 1 mg. 5 mg is a pretty big dose. I'd maybe try the 3 mg extended release. I was taking 1 mg sublingual before and it put me to sleep but I couldn't stay asleep, I am sleeping better with the time release I do wake up some but do not stay awake. I do not have bad dreams with this level and no grogginess the next day as long as I take it sufficiently early for my wake up time.

https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-Melatonin-Release-Dietary-Supplement/dp/B00J4PZHPU/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=natrol+extended+release+melatonin+3mg&qid=1581181249&sr=8-27

Is this what you get?  Any particular 3rd party seller you've used and had good luck with?  

[Soror]

24 minutes ago, mlktwins said:

https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-Melatonin-Release-Dietary-Supplement/dp/B00J4PZHPU/ref=sr_1_27?keywords=natrol+extended+release+melatonin+3mg&qid=1581181249&sr=8-27

Is this what you get?  Any particular 3rd party seller you've used and had good luck with?  

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000U5ZPJ6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is what I use, only 1 mg and I get it straight from Amazon. I've always had good luck w/ 3rd party sellers as long as they had good reviews.

[KatieJ]

I use Natrol as well, from Costco.

I  recently read that melatonin should be taken 3-4 hours before bed so the serotonin has time to start working.

 

I  have been doing for several weeks and i am sleeping better. 

[Soror]

15 minutes ago, KatieinMich said:

I use Natrol as well, from Costco.

I  recently read that melatonin should be taken 3-4 hours before bed so the serotonin has time to start working.

 

I  have been doing for several weeks and i am sleeping better. 

Really, I have not heard that, I aim for an hour before I want to be asleep and that works well for me to not be groggy the next day.

[mlktwins]

OP here!  I never did order the extended release melatonin, but am ordering it today.  I had been nervous to take any of it, but I'm taking 5 mg at bedtime and am at least getting some decent sleep.  I just don't stay asleep so will finally try the extended release.  I had been worried about side effects, but am not having any.  Hope it stays that way with the extended release version :-).

 

[Spryte]

Good luck!  If you need another rec, we love Source Naturals here.  It’s been the best for us.  My doc recommends sublingual (under the tongue, dissolve slowly), which I do, but DS takes it as a pill and it still works fine.  He’s usually got his retainer in when it’s time to take it, so it’s easier that way.

We use 5 mg, but have big ugly sleep issues.  I’d start smaller.  It’s potent.  

For occasional night waking, DS and I both keep it on the nightstand, and take an extra half.

Edited June 25, 2020 by Spryte

[mlktwins]

2 minutes ago, Spryte said:

Good luck!  If you need another rec, we love Source Naturals here.  It’s been the best for us.  My doc recommends sublingual (under the tongue, dissolve slowly), which I do, but DS takes it as a pill and it still works fine.  He’s usually got his retainer in when it’s time to take it, so it’s easier that way.

We use 5 mg, but have big ugly sleep issues.  I’d start smaller.  It’s potent.  

For occasional night waking, DS and I both keep it on the nightstand, and take an extra half.

Boy, we are 2 peas in a pod Spryte -- LOL!!!  

I haven't had a good night's sleep in several years.  Probably because I am old and female (LOL), but also because of all the stress from the last 2 years.  And...the stress is still there.  I am exhausted every night.  No trouble falling asleep ever.  I have a lot of trouble staying asleep or getting a restful sleep.  Trying to find a solution!

[Spryte]

17 minutes ago, mlktwins said:

Boy, we are 2 peas in a pod Spryte -- LOL!!!  

I haven't had a good night's sleep in several years.  Probably because I am old and female (LOL), but also because of all the stress from the last 2 years.  And...the stress is still there.  I am exhausted every night.  No trouble falling asleep ever.  I have a lot of trouble staying asleep or getting a restful sleep.  Trying to find a solution!

Yes, staying asleep is the worst here, too!  If you find a better solution, please share.