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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.

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Reasons Taken

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

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Insomnia 5 41%
Other 4 33%
Treat Parkinson's 1 8%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Melatonin.

  0 mg day 0.5 mg day 2.5 mg day 3 mg day 5 mg day 6 mg day 10 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 2 Number of Patients: 2 3 Number of Patients: 3 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
1
1
1
2
3
1

Stopped taking Melatonin

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Melatonin (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 50% Did not seem to work: 50%
Other 1 50% Other: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1 50% Course of treatment ended: 50%


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