Melatonin

I have and it works very well for me. Only a week ago, I was taking two 1 mg Melatonin health food pill for sleep, and it quit working.

I came on this forum and people were recommending this and that health food for sleep and one suggested Melatonin. From that info, I decided to take four Melatonin, not two, at bedtime, and I got a good night's sleep that night and also the last two nights since I've been taking four of those.

Someone of the forum said her husband takes ten of those, and takes them about 3 or 4 hours before bedtime, as suggested by his doctor. If I take my Melatonin even an hour before bedtime, I can tell I go to sleep quicker.

My psychiatrist doesn't like any health food pill for they haven't been tested. But a week ago when I told her I was having trouble with sleep, none of her doctor pill suggestions made any sense, some I had taken before and they hadn't worked before.

So, without me coming up with the Melatonin, from searching the net for sleep aids and this website, I'm not getting much sleep, which is not good for you, either.

As for how much, I would start off with a reasonable amount (1?) and see what happens. But it's up to the individual to decide that after getting as much data as possible.

Hi

Thanks for the input I have been prescribed 3mg to start with to see if it helps it should be ready to pick up in a couple of days so fingers crossed it helps as i'm at my wits end with not getting any sleep i'm so tired all the time.

Hibee

Cheers Karen.

You can buy it here in the UK without prescription but you can't be sure of what you are getting so I thought best to get a prescription.

Whats Adderall?

Hibee

HI Hibee,

Adderall is a stimulant. Dextroamphetamine. I take the generic though. Not as good. Adderall is also used for adhd and doesn't stimulate if you have that. It actually calms and helps you think clearly. I take it for the stimulation as it keeps me awake.

I have chronic fatigue from the fibromyalgia.

Hugs, Karen...

Karen

I think I need some of that.

Hibee

HI Hibee,

It sure has helped me, though brand name is the best if you can get it. I was on brand name for two years and my prescription plan changed and now I get generic which isn't as good but still helps. There are a few generics and I find the brand "activist elizebeth" isn't as good. But it does help. I get it though my psychiatrist and now my psychologist who can now prescribe it. Ritalin is another good stimulant if you can't get Adderall.

There was a shortage on Adderall in 2012 so I switched to the extended release. So I take one capsule for the whole day instead of two pills. The pills last about 4 hours where the capsules last 12. The nice thing about the pills is if you feel well enough, you can cut them in half and take less if need be. The capsules take longer to kick in. The capsules are also used for adhd.

I hope you can get some. I tried everything before hand. But found Adderall to work the best.

Best wishes,

Hugs, Karen...

Cheers Hibee,

Sunny here today but still a little brisk. It was suppose to be much warmer than this. I still went outside for a bit.

Have a good rest of the day.

Hello to all.

Hugs, Karen...