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Melatonin Treatment Report
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.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons taken
21 patients in the community are taking or have taken Melatonin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 9 | 42% |
| poor sleep | 5 | 23% |
| Sleepiness | 1 | 4% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | 4% |
| Other | 1 | 4% |
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 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
There is currently no efficacy data for Melatonin.
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 0% | 0 |
| Mild | 0% | 0 |
| None | 100% | 3 |
Top reported side-effects include: Drowsiness, Lethargy, morning headache
Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 3)
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- server
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: none
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by server
Mar 19, 2009
- EfficacySlight
- Side-effectsNone
- Insomnia
- Advice/Tips
- not good enough for insomnia.
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- teokimhoe
- Sex: M
- Mouth/throat: none
- Arms: none
- Chest: none
- Legs: none
- See profile
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by teokimhoe
Jan 13, 2009
- EfficacyModerate
- Side-effectsNone
- Sleepiness
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
Report created on November 07, 2009.