Melatonin reviews: what real users say
We read 1,370 first-hand mentions of Melatonin from health and supplement communities. 726 of them say clearly how it went — and 42% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: sleep (78% of 915), longevity (100% of 7), pain & inflammation (100% of 7), hormones (80% of 5).
Where it disappoints: mood (only 32% of 37 say better), energy (only 32% of 25 say better), anxiety (only 44% of 16 say better).
Most common complaints: drowsiness, vivid dreams, fatigue, depression, brain fog. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“I have taken it nightly for 19 years. Doses ranging from .1 to 10mg. Right now I take 3mg per night. It helps me sleep.”
“tabs are 3mg, so I cut one into quarters and took that the past 2 nights. Slept sooo much better and felt much more restored each morning.”
“Melatonin works well. Right Before I fixed my issue however, I was starting to need more of it and past 20mg it really dehydrates me and even cause hallucinations.”
“melatonin has the best bang for your buck and is really inexpensive; I started to notice its positive effects on my sleep quality right off the bat; No side effects for me at all.”
Negative and mixed experiences
“A small dose 0.3mg works for me way better than higher doses.”
“I tried 1mg melatonin and this almost doubled my REM sleep but deep sleep stayed the same.”
“I used to take 50 mg before bedtime but now run out of it and use Dramamine instead. Sleep 8 hours. But with Melatonin dreams are more colourful.”
“I have been taking melatonin nightly for 20 years... I sleep so easily and deeply now... no real negative effects.”
“it gave me vivid nightmares and restless sleep, then difficulty being alert the next day.”
“I've tried supplementing with melatonin (no effect) and taking charcoal capsules before drinking (little to no effect)”
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