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What is Melatonin?

Melatonin appears to be the primary sleep-regulating hormone of the body. It has been used by individuals suffering from insomnia, particularly when adjusting to shift-work cycles or jet lag. In the US Melatonin is available over-the-counter, however, it may require a prescription in some countries.

Side Effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Severe
0 0%
Moderate
0 0%
Mild
8 22%
None
28 78%

Most commonly reported side effects

Drowsiness
6 17%
Lethargy
1 3%
morning headache
1 3%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Dosages

Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Melatonin. See all 44 dosages ►

  0.25 3mg as needed 0.25mg/mL as needed 0.5 3mg as needed 200 mcg as needed 2 3mg as needed 2.5 mg as needed 2.5mg as needed 2mg as needed 3 3mg as needed 3 mg as needed 3mg as needed 5mg as needed 6mg as needed as needed daily 6 mg monthly 0.325 mcg daily 2.5 mg daily 1 mg daily 1 mL daily 1.25 mg daily 1.5 mg daily 2.5 mg daily 20 mg weekly 3 mg daily 5 mg daily 6 mg daily 7 mg daily 7.5 mg daily 9 mg daily 10 mg daily 12 mg daily 12.5 mg daily 15 mg daily 18 mg daily 20 mg daily 25 mg daily 40 mg daily 50 mg daily 100 g daily 200 mg daily 300 mcg daily 500 mcg daily 1000 mg daily
  1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 5 Number of Patients: 5 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 16 Number of Patients: 16 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 10 Number of Patients: 10 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 14 Number of Patients: 14 1 Number of Patients: 1 88 Number of Patients: 88 10 Number of Patients: 10 27 Number of Patients: 27 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 6 Number of Patients: 6 6 Number of Patients: 6 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Stop Reasons

Why Patients Stopped Taking Melatonin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other
20 38% Other: 38%
Did not seem to work
19 36% Did not seem to work: 36%
Doctor's advice
7 13% Doctor's advice: 13%
Not indicated
3 6% Not indicated: 6%
Course of treatment ended
3 6% Course of treatment ended: 6%
Expense
2 4% Expense: 4%
Side effects too severe
2 4% Side effects too severe: 4%
Personal research
1 2% Personal research: 2%

See all 49 patients who’ve stopped taking Melatonin

Duration See details about how long patients take this treatment ▼

Currently Taking Melatonin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
3
6
15
47
32
41

Stopped Taking Melatonin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
6
19
5
10
3
6

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
26 72%
Usually
6 17%
Sometimes
3 8%
Never
1 3%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
1 3%
A little
3 8%
Not at all
32 89%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
1 3%
< $25
22 61%

See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.

Report created on November 21, 2009.