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Melatonin Treatment Report

Brand Names: Melatonin Time Release

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.

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Reasons taken

50 patients in the community are taking or have taken Melatonin.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Insomnia 14 28%
General health 11 22%
Slow my ALS progress 11 22%
Other 6 12%
slowing progression 1 2%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Melatonin.

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  200 mcg as needed 2.5mg as needed 3mg as needed daily 1 mg daily 2.5 mg daily 3 mg daily 5 mg daily 9 mg daily 10 mg daily 12 mg daily 20 mg daily 25 mg daily 50 mg daily 1000 mg daily
  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 1 Number of Patients: 1 21 Number of Patients: 21 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  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Melatonin or how long patients were taking Melatonin before stopping.

Currently Taking Melatonin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
2
1
4
4
12

Stopped Taking Melatonin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
3
0
4
1
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Melatonin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 5 56% Other: 56%
Did not seem to work 3 33% Did not seem to work: 33%
Doctor's advice 1 11% Doctor's advice: 11%

Report created on November 08, 2009.