Melatonin Treatment Report
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What is Melatonin? In the US Melatonin is available over-the-counter, however, it may require a prescription in some countries.
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Reasons Taken
38 patients in the community are taking or have taken Melatonin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 13 | 34% |
| General health | 10 | 26% |
| Slow my ALS progress | 9 | 23% |
| Other | 3 | 7% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Melatonin.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Melatonin or how long patients were taking Melatonin before stopping.
Currently taking Melatonin
Stopped taking Melatonin
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 2 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Slight | 100% | 1 |
|---|
Insomnia
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 2 |
Summary results are based on 2 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (1 of 2)
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- Rog
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: mild
- Chest: none
- Legs: none
- See profile
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by Rog
Aug 23, 2008
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsNone
- Insomnia
- See full evaluation
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