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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
1 2%
Mild
12 22%
None
41 76%

Most commonly reported side effects

Drowsiness
7 58%
I just start to sleep more easy
1 8%
hang over effect
1 8%
Headaches in morning
1 8%
Sluggishness
1 8%
Morning grogginess
1 8%
  • Mild
  • Moderate
  • Severe

Dosages

Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking Melatonin. See all 48 dosages ►

  0.25 3mg as needed 0.25mg/mL as needed 1mg as needed 1other as needed 200 mcg as needed 2 3mg as needed 2.5 mg as needed 2.5mg as needed 2mg as needed 300mcg as needed 3 3mg as needed 3 mg as needed 3mg as needed 5 3mg as needed 6mg as needed as needed daily 6 mg monthly 0.25 mg daily 0.325 mcg daily 2.5 mg daily 1 mg daily 1 mL daily 1.25 mg daily 1.5 mg daily 2 mg daily 2.5 mg daily 20 mg weekly 3 mg daily 5 mg daily 5 mL 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 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 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 2 Number of Patients: 2 20 Number of Patients: 20 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 1 Number of Patients: 1 6 Number of Patients: 6 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 14 Number of Patients: 14 1 Number of Patients: 1 104 Number of Patients: 104 21 Number of Patients: 21 1 Number of Patients: 1 34 Number of Patients: 34 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 7 Number of Patients: 7 6 Number of Patients: 6 6 Number of Patients: 6 1 Number of Patients: 1 3 Number of Patients: 3 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
21 35% Other: 35%
Did not seem to work
21 35% Did not seem to work: 35%
Doctor's advice
9 15% Doctor's advice: 15%
Side effects too severe
4 7% Side effects too severe: 7%
Course of treatment ended
4 7% Course of treatment ended: 7%
Not indicated
3 5% Not indicated: 5%
Expense
2 3% Expense: 3%
Personal research
1 2% Personal research: 2%

See all 57 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

Stopped Taking Melatonin

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

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
37 69%
Usually
7 13%
Sometimes
7 13%
Never
3 6%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
2 4%
A little
3 6%
Not at all
49 91%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
2 4%
< $25
34 63%

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Report created on March 12, 2010.