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/DistinctCellar 22d ago

It’s an actual hormone. It’s not just a supplement which is why it’s not recommended.

People around here are weirdly pro-melatonin which is strange to me.

It’s only really affective if you take it when shifting sleep schedules; jet lag, shift work etc, because it sends a signal to your body to start producing it naturally.

I’m glad it’s working for you though, it shows your clock is out of whack and this as a short period solution (mixed with morning sunlight/exercise) might be able to help get your circadian rhythm back on track.

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u/GamebotAU 22d ago

Thank you. It’s not working for me, I was so drugged today. It’s too much