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Anne M Gray (Los Angeles, CA) on 04/26/2020
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My doctor prescribed melatonin as a sleep aid several years ago and I have had no health problems related to taking it. I take it every night 20 minutes before bedtime (5 mg).

Replied By Lavi (Canada) on 05/24/2020

Does that make you dependent for sleep?

Replied By Art (California) on 05/24/2020
Lavi, Do you mean is the melatonin addictive in terms of sleep, the answer for me is no. I have taken melatonin for years on and off with no problems when I have stopped, but now I take it everyday to avail myself of the many health benefits that melatonin may potentially offer. I am currently in the process of a longer term test of 80 mg/day to make sure it will be compatible. I already did a three day test and now I am testing it for a month to two months to assume a worst case scenario. So far no problems. Art

Replied By Anne M Gray (Los Angeles) on 05/24/2020
No Lavi, it doesn't make me dependent for sleep as I can only speak for myself.

Replied By Art (California) on 04/27/2020

Anne, Good to hear that melatonin is useful for you! I took another 80 mg dose last night to confirm that Dr. Neels dose of melatonin would not be a problem for me and it went similarly to the day before where I woke up a little earlier than usual and felt rested. I slept through the night on both nights of melatonin at 80 mg. Art

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