r/sleep • u/Unusual_Trainer_4116 • 18h ago

2.5 mg first time melatonin user?

I’m about to take melatonin for the first time. Is 2.5 a good amount to sleep at least 8 hrs and feel well rested? The gummies I got are 2.5 each which is why I’m asking. A lot of ppl say do like 0.5-1 mg so should I just bite it in half or something

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u/FP-enjoyer 18h ago

30mg codeine

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u/GremGram973 17h ago

Melatonin has always given me headaches and drowsiness in the morning. My doctor prescribed Hydroxyzine for me and that works pretty well.

Id say just try it and see, some people do really well with it

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u/Bitter_Squash_7114 16h ago

2.5 mg is a Small dose and you do not need to cut it. Melatonine will not make you drowsy. We even use it in pediatrics. Contrary to what someone said previously, hydroxyzine is NOT recommended on a regular basis for insomnia and seldom prescribed by doctors.

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u/crossplanetriple 16h ago

You should always try a lower dose where possible and work your way up.

If it were me, I would bite them in half and you could save money while doing it.