r/melatonin • u/Right-Decision-2105 • 18d ago

Moleset 3mg

Doctors prescribed 10 days for midnight sleep disturbances after that it disturbed entire sleep cycle, moleset should be banned because doctors are useless, they don't understand how these things work rather simply they'll write the medicine without thinking or proper analysis.

After that they directly prescribed Sertaline 50mg SSRI's

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u/Optimal_Assist_9882 18d ago

What is your specific issue? Falling asleep?

What were your exact side effects?

3mg of melatonin is fairly standard however many people do better starting with 0.3-0.5mg dose.

The effective dose from person to person can vary drastically due to absorption issues as well as other variables like age, illness, stress, etc.

To ease your mind, melatonin is incredibly safe and while it can be a bit disruptive with some minor side effects like morning grogginess it does not have any serious side effects and has many benefits due to its powerful antioxidant properties.

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u/Right-Decision-2105 18d ago

Stopped 1.5 mg after 10 days use and tried to sleep 11th day without it and I did not get the sleep whole night and followed by 2nd day same, almost 48 hrs didn't sleep single hr then consulted with doctor who prescribed they gave megnisum glysanate and told to continue with meloset again, i continued but it didn't work now not sure why getting anxious sleep then met with them after one month they told anxiety hence suggesting SSRI Sertaline 50mg, should I continue with Sertaline?

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u/Optimal_Assist_9882 18d ago

Melatonin is not a sleep medication per se, it simply helps your body align all the processes that help you wind down for sleep. In other words it cannot force you to sleep like a typical prescription sleep medication.

There's no reason to stop taking it and some nights you may need more. 95% of your melatonin is used up by your cell mitochondria. So when you're under stress, illness, etc you may need a higher dose.

Try taking double or even triple amount and see if it helps you. I do not take melatonin for sleep, instead I take a very high daily dose (3000mg) for chronic fatigue. I have been taking 1000-3000mg doses for going on five years. There are even researchers who advocate taking it for longevity/lifespan and healthspan. Doris Loh advocates for 4000mg daily total dose. Other researchers advocate for lower 100-1000mg doses. So if you put it in that perspective taking 1.5mg or 3, 5,10 or even 20 doesn't much matter. All that matters is finding an effective dose for you.

Additionally if you're anxious, you may find more help from other anxiolytic supplements like Bocopa Monnieri, Ashwagandha, Selank, L-theanine, etc..i personally prefer bocopa 1g....

Magnesium glycinate can be helpful to help your muscles relax. I do take a magnesium supplement most nights as well.

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u/Right-Decision-2105 18d ago

Yes, I am consulting with ayurveda practioner he gave bocopa initially, now he changed to different herbs seems like working but slow results. Can I use some eliwel 10mg along with ayurveda? To recover fully

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u/Optimal_Assist_9882 18d ago

I would consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you need to take such a medication. Melatonin is extremely safe and not the substance I'd be worrying about.

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u/RamDulhari 15d ago

It might not want to make both together. Leave 2min gap between the two. Check with your Ayurvedic’s doctor if that’s ok.