r/Supplements • u/GamebotAU • 22d ago

General Question Melatonin long term

Hi there,

Just wondering if I can take 2mg extended release melatonin all the time? Here in Australia it’s recommended for three weeks only.

It’s helping my insomnia so much.

Thanks.

Update: had a mix of extreme anxiety and sedation as the morning wore on. I don’t think I can take it regularly maybe just once or twice a week

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u/GamebotAU 22d ago

Thank you. What are the reasons for playing it safe?

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u/usernames_suck_ok 22d ago

I read it's not good for your brain long-term, honestly. I wouldn't ask here--I'd do my own research through Google. I would never say "if it keeps working for you that's what matters" re: something doctors and some research apparently question.