ā¹ļø Skipped - page is already crawled
| Filter | Status | Condition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTTP status | PASS | download_http_code = 200 | HTTP 200 |
| Age cutoff | PASS | download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH | 0.4 months ago |
| History drop | PASS | isNull(history_drop_reason) | No drop reason |
| Spam/ban | PASS | fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0 | ml_spam_score=0 |
| Canonical | PASS | meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed | Not set |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| URL | https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_the_side_effects_of_melatonin |
| Last Crawled | 2026-03-31 10:44:45 (12 days ago) |
| First Indexed | 2023-08-08 15:27:37 (2 years ago) |
| HTTP Status Code | 200 |
| Meta Title | What are the side effects of melatonin? - Answers |
| Meta Description | IĀ“ve had a 3 month nightmarish relationship with melatonin taking 2 mg 2 hours before bedtime. The first week was pure bliss. Fell fast asleep, normal sleep pattern, woke up gradually in the morning. Wide awake and alert all day. Then side effects rapidly appeared. I didnĀ“t see the link between symptoms and side effects due to the very comforting governmental published info from the Norwegian medical authorities. The gp even had the box on his desk... HereĀ“s the list: - Steadily increased episodes of short awakenings at night, with intervals every 20 minutes, ending in about 30 (I counted) per night. When I slept I had terrible nightmares, dreamt all the time (continuously REM-state). Every time I woke up I had fast heartbeats and anxiety. - Woke up feeling drowsy, heavy, confused and just had to sleep. Woke up several hours later in the middle of the day, sometimes as late as 2 p.m. Then walking around in a sleep walking kind of state, totally lacking mental focus. - Migraines - Dry mouth - Tight throat making swallowing food difficult - Puffy face and bad and dry skin (my closest friends stared at me because I appeared different somehow) - Light sensitivity - Tremors, small rapid tightening and release of the muscles - Psychological changes, impaired memory, cognitive abilities, and the ability to concentrate, crying spells without being depressed, strange thoughts, I became strangely aggressive (IĀ“m in reality very calm natured), talking loud, saying strange things. I have difficulty remembering things from the last two months on the drug (itĀ“s a drug) - Stomach problems - Gained several pounds over a short time - A sensation in the chest area mimicking allergic reactions, coughing and wheezing until my lungs hurt - Impaired motoric skills, clumsy and doing things slowly to counteract the trembling in my hands - Heat flashes in my face followed by itching red skin - I became very aggitated, constantly moving my legs and arms around, restless - Episodes of decreased hearing in one ear - Severe general fatigue - Missing menstruation - Neuasea and a couple of episodes vomiting - Pain in the back - Strange perseptions, questioning myself of my own sanity (voices, music, visual) There you have it, and you probably have difficulties believing it, but itĀ“s all real. I still canĀ“t believe that melatonin has become a prescription drug over here, recommended by doctors as a serious alternative to other sleeping aids. I became incresingly aware of maybe all of this was caused by melatonin and started searching the net. It horrifies me that the research done on melatonin is minimal and nobody knows nothing about the long term effects, and how the pineal gland will react over time. That is seriously surprising since it ended up as a prescription drug. I was actually happy when first introduced to it, and was really positive. Considered it as less harmless than my regular sleeping medication (IĀ“m low in melatonin levels due to constant low levels of B12). And even more, my best friend has tried melatonin twice and both times she experiened severe bleeding rashes on her face and upper body. She also started hearing "music" og background conversations in every source of sound thinkable. Kinda light psychotic. She even went to the doc because she questioned her own sanity receiving an anti psychotic drug! Both our problems went away almost immediately when quitting cold turkey and we went all well and sane again. I donĀ“t doubt that some use melatonin with great effect and have non, few or less serious side effects. However, be careful and monitor any changes, both physical and psychological. When two sane people have experiences like that.. Messing with hormones isnĀ“t all that harmless as advocated by itĀ“s hard core users and now more surprisingly by professional medics that we had trust in. The pineal gland is controlling a substancial number of processes in the body, including major neuro processes most including the spineal cord. So now you understand that IĀ“m terryfied by this drug. But it could work well for you. -------------------- Melatonin C13H16N2O2 is not a drug, and is produced in the brain 24/7, production increasing at night in the pineal gland. You cannot be allergic to it! That would be like saying, "I'm allergic to my arm," it's part of you, has always been there, and is constantly in your blood stream. Your symptoms indicate something else but I am not authorized to give a diagnosis, but it is not a melatonin problem. The pineal gland kicks in shortly after birth (if it doesn't colic starts because of less sleep signals [which is what melatonin does]), and your problems would have started a few months after birth when hormonal production of C13H16N2O2 began. As we age, the pineal gland calcifies and you sleep less. If you had no melatonin in your system you would not sleep at all except after being totally exhausted, as you say you slept until 2pm says you do not have enough melatonin in your system.... See a doctor. I think you're taking too much. 2 mg is a LOT - I only take 0.2 mg, and various studies have shown that to be the optimum level. When I take more than that (say, 0.5 mg) I feel nauseous, hungover, have nightmares and wake up frequently. So with 2 mg I'm not surprised you're having side effects! |
| Meta Canonical | null |
| Boilerpipe Text | IĀ“ve had a 3 month nightmarish relationship with melatonin
taking 2 mg 2 hours before bedtime. The first week was pure bliss.
Fell fast asleep, normal sleep pattern, woke up gradually in the
morning. Wide awake and alert all day.
Then side effects rapidly appeared. I didnĀ“t see the link
between symptoms and side effects due to the very comforting
governmental published info from the Norwegian medical authorities.
The gp even had the box on his desk... HereĀ“s the list:
- Steadily increased episodes of short awakenings at night, with
intervals every 20 minutes, ending in about 30 (I counted) per
night. When I slept I had terrible nightmares, dreamt all the time
(continuously REM-state). Every time I woke up I had fast
heartbeats and anxiety.
- Woke up feeling drowsy, heavy, confused and just had to sleep.
Woke up several hours later in the middle of the day, sometimes as
late as 2 p.m. Then walking around in a sleep walking kind of
state, totally lacking mental focus.
- Migraines
- Dry mouth
- Tight throat making swallowing food difficult
- Puffy face and bad and dry skin (my closest friends stared at
me because I appeared different somehow)
- Light sensitivity
- Tremors, small rapid tightening and release of the muscles
- Psychological changes, impaired memory, cognitive abilities,
and the ability to concentrate, crying spells without being
depressed, strange thoughts, I became strangely aggressive (IĀ“m in
reality very calm natured), talking loud, saying strange things. I
have difficulty remembering things from the last two months on the
drug (itĀ“s a drug)
- Stomach problems
- Gained several pounds over a short time
- A sensation in the chest area mimicking allergic reactions,
coughing and wheezing until my lungs hurt
- Impaired motoric skills, clumsy and doing things slowly to
counteract the trembling in my hands
- Heat flashes in my face followed by itching red skin
- I became very aggitated, constantly moving my legs and arms
around, restless
- Episodes of decreased hearing in one ear
- Severe general fatigue
- Missing menstruation
- Neuasea and a couple of episodes vomiting
- Pain in the back
- Strange perseptions, questioning myself of my own sanity
(voices, music, visual)
There you have it, and you probably have difficulties believing
it, but itĀ“s all real.
I still canĀ“t believe that melatonin has become a prescription
drug over here, recommended by doctors as a serious alternative to
other sleeping aids. I became incresingly aware of maybe all of
this was caused by melatonin and started searching the net. It
horrifies me that the research done on melatonin is minimal and
nobody knows nothing about the long term effects, and how the
pineal gland will react over time. That is seriously surprising
since it ended up as a prescription drug.
I was actually happy when first introduced to it, and was really
positive. Considered it as less harmless than my regular sleeping
medication (IĀ“m low in melatonin levels due to constant low levels
of B12).
And even more, my best friend has tried melatonin twice and both
times she experiened severe bleeding rashes on her face and upper
body. She also started hearing "music" og background conversations
in every source of sound thinkable. Kinda light psychotic. She even
went to the doc because she questioned her own sanity receiving an
anti psychotic drug!
Both our problems went away almost immediately when quitting
cold turkey and we went all well and sane again.
I donĀ“t doubt that some use melatonin with great effect and have
non, few or less serious side effects. However, be careful and
monitor any changes, both physical and psychological. When two sane
people have experiences like that.. Messing with hormones isnĀ“t all
that harmless as advocated by itĀ“s hard core users and now more
surprisingly by professional medics that we had trust in. The
pineal gland is controlling a substancial number of processes in
the body, including major neuro processes most including the
spineal cord.
So now you understand that IĀ“m terryfied by this drug.
But it could work well for you.
--------------------
Melatonin C13H16N2O2 is not a drug, and is produced in the brain
24/7, production increasing at night in the pineal gland.
You cannot be allergic to it!
That would be like saying, "I'm allergic to my arm," it's part
of you, has always been there, and is constantly in your blood
stream. Your symptoms indicate something else but I am not
authorized to give a diagnosis, but it is not a melatonin problem.
The pineal gland kicks in shortly after birth (if it doesn't colic
starts because of less sleep signals [which is what melatonin
does]), and your problems would have started a few months after
birth when hormonal production of C13H16N2O2 began. As we age, the
pineal gland calcifies and you sleep less. If you had no melatonin
in your system you would not sleep at all except after being
totally exhausted, as you say you slept until 2pm says you do not
have enough melatonin in your system.... See a doctor.
I think you're taking too much. 2 mg is a LOT - I only take 0.2
mg, and various studies have shown that to be the optimum level.
When I take more than that (say, 0.5 mg) I feel nauseous, hungover,
have nightmares and wake up frequently. So with 2 mg I'm not
surprised you're having side effects! |
| Markdown | 
[](https://www.answers.com/)
[](https://www.answers.com/notifications)
Create
0
Log in
[Subjects](https://www.answers.com/subjects)\>[Beauty & Health](https://www.answers.com/beauty-and-health)\>[Diet & Nutrition](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition)
# [What are the side effects of melatonin?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_the_side_effects_of_melatonin)
[]()
[Anonymous](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_the_side_effects_of_melatonin)
ā 9y ago
Updated: 9/7/2023
IĀ“ve had a 3 month nightmarish relationship with melatonin taking 2 mg 2 hours before bedtime. The first week was pure bliss. Fell fast asleep, normal sleep pattern, woke up gradually in the morning. Wide awake and alert all day.
Then side effects rapidly appeared. I didnĀ“t see the link between symptoms and side effects due to the very comforting governmental published info from the Norwegian medical authorities. The gp even had the box on his desk... HereĀ“s the list:
\- Steadily increased episodes of short awakenings at night, with intervals every 20 minutes, ending in about 30 (I counted) per night. When I slept I had terrible nightmares, dreamt all the time (continuously REM-state). Every time I woke up I had fast heartbeats and anxiety.
\- Woke up feeling drowsy, heavy, confused and just had to sleep. Woke up several hours later in the middle of the day, sometimes as late as 2 p.m. Then walking around in a sleep walking kind of state, totally lacking mental focus.
\- Migraines
\- Dry mouth
\- Tight throat making swallowing food difficult
\- Puffy face and bad and dry skin (my closest friends stared at me because I appeared different somehow)
\- Light sensitivity
\- Tremors, small rapid tightening and release of the muscles
\- Psychological changes, impaired memory, cognitive abilities, and the ability to concentrate, crying spells without being depressed, strange thoughts, I became strangely aggressive (IĀ“m in reality very calm natured), talking loud, saying strange things. I have difficulty remembering things from the last two months on the drug (itĀ“s a drug)
\- Stomach problems
\- Gained several pounds over a short time
\- A sensation in the chest area mimicking allergic reactions, coughing and wheezing until my lungs hurt
\- Impaired motoric skills, clumsy and doing things slowly to counteract the trembling in my hands
\- Heat flashes in my face followed by itching red skin
\- I became very aggitated, constantly moving my legs and arms around, restless
\- Episodes of decreased hearing in one ear
\- Severe general fatigue
\- Missing menstruation
\- Neuasea and a couple of episodes vomiting
\- Pain in the back
\- Strange perseptions, questioning myself of my own sanity (voices, music, visual)
There you have it, and you probably have difficulties believing it, but itĀ“s all real.
I still canĀ“t believe that melatonin has become a prescription drug over here, recommended by doctors as a serious alternative to other sleeping aids. I became incresingly aware of maybe all of this was caused by melatonin and started searching the net. It horrifies me that the research done on melatonin is minimal and nobody knows nothing about the long term effects, and how the pineal gland will react over time. That is seriously surprising since it ended up as a prescription drug.
I was actually happy when first introduced to it, and was really positive. Considered it as less harmless than my regular sleeping medication (IĀ“m low in melatonin levels due to constant low levels of B12).
And even more, my best friend has tried melatonin twice and both times she experiened severe bleeding rashes on her face and upper body. She also started hearing "music" og background conversations in every source of sound thinkable. Kinda light psychotic. She even went to the doc because she questioned her own sanity receiving an anti psychotic drug\!
Both our problems went away almost immediately when quitting cold turkey and we went all well and sane again.
I donĀ“t doubt that some use melatonin with great effect and have non, few or less serious side effects. However, be careful and monitor any changes, both physical and psychological. When two sane people have experiences like that.. Messing with hormones isnĀ“t all that harmless as advocated by itĀ“s hard core users and now more surprisingly by professional medics that we had trust in. The pineal gland is controlling a substancial number of processes in the body, including major neuro processes most including the spineal cord.
So now you understand that IĀ“m terryfied by this drug.
But it could work well for you.
\--------------------
Melatonin C13H16N2O2 is not a drug, and is produced in the brain 24/7, production increasing at night in the pineal gland.
You cannot be allergic to it\!
That would be like saying, "I'm allergic to my arm," it's part of you, has always been there, and is constantly in your blood stream. Your symptoms indicate something else but I am not authorized to give a diagnosis, but it is not a melatonin problem. The pineal gland kicks in shortly after birth (if it doesn't colic starts because of less sleep signals \[which is what melatonin does\]), and your problems would have started a few months after birth when hormonal production of C13H16N2O2 began. As we age, the pineal gland calcifies and you sleep less. If you had no melatonin in your system you would not sleep at all except after being totally exhausted, as you say you slept until 2pm says you do not have enough melatonin in your system.... See a doctor.
I think you're taking too much. 2 mg is a LOT - I only take 0.2 mg, and various studies have shown that to be the optimum level. When I take more than that (say, 0.5 mg) I feel nauseous, hungover, have nightmares and wake up frequently. So with 2 mg I'm not surprised you're having side effects\!
[]()
[Wiki User](https://www.answers.com/page/wiki-users)
ā 14y ago
[Copy](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_the_side_effects_of_melatonin)
Show More Answers (2)
Add Your Answer
### What else can I help you with?
Related Questions
[How long after stopping melatonin do side effects disappear? Side effects from melatonin typically resolve within a few days to a week after discontinuation, as the body adjusts to the absence of the supplement. Individual responses may vary based on factors like dosage, duration of use, and personal physiology. If side effects persist beyond this period, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further guidance.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/How_long_after_stopping_melatonin_do_side_effects_disappear)
***
[Can melatonin make you itch? Melatonin is not commonly associated with causing itching as a side effect. However, individual reactions to supplements can vary, and some people may experience unusual side effects, including skin reactions. If you notice itching after taking melatonin, it may be worth consulting a healthcare professional to rule out an allergy or interaction with other medications.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_melatonin_make_you_itch)
***
[Can melatonin cause tremors? Melatonin is generally considered safe for most people, but there have been rare reports of tremors or other movement disorders in some individuals after taking melatonin supplements. These side effects may be linked to individual sensitivities or interactions with other medications. If you experience tremors while taking melatonin, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_melatonin_cause_tremors)
***
[Is melatonin safe to take everynight? melatonin can is produced naturally by the body, mostly after sun exposure. it should be safe to take in moderation but is not advised. Taking it every night without being told to by a doctor could case side-effects](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Is_melatonin_safe_to_take_everynight)
***
[Can you take geodon and melatonin together? Although these two are commonly mixed together, which is not recommended. there is a major drug interaction between them, which can lead to health problems and even death. call your doctor immediately.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_you_take_geodon_and_melatonin_together)
***
[Can you take melatonin and doxcepin same time? The short answer is 'probably.' The reason for the ambiguity is that doxepin has very wide-ranging effects depending on your age, your level of depression, and the dosage prescribed. Melatonin on the other hand, has almost no verified side effects, (the only consistently reported is 'vivid dreams') Remember that melatonin is naturally occurs in your brain already. Now whether you should increase your circulating melatonin with a supplement is a question for your doctor, speaking of your doc; You should be asking yourself (\& your caregiver) whether you really want to be taking doxepin at all, to be honest. It has a long list of nasty side effects, and unless your suffering from depression serious enough to be physically dangerous, the risks of continuing with doxepin may outweigh the benefits.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_you_take_melatonin_and_doxcepin_same_time)
***
[How many melatonin it takes to knock someone out? The appropriate dosage of melatonin varies from person to person, but typical doses range from 0.5 to 5 milligrams taken about 30 minutes before bedtime. Higher doses, such as 10 milligrams or more, are sometimes used, but they can lead to side effects and are not necessarily more effective. It's important to consult a healthcare professional before using melatonin, as individual needs and responses can differ significantly. Melatonin is a supplement, not a sedative, and its effects can vary widely based on factors like age, body weight, and sleep disorders.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/How_many_melatonin_it_takes_to_knock_someone_out)
***
[Can you have seizures from taking melatonin and i dont have epilepsy i take 10 5 mg a night of melatonin sometimes more? While melatonin is generally considered safe for most people, high doses or prolonged use can potentially lead to side effects, including drowsiness, dizziness, or mood changes. There is limited evidence linking melatonin to seizures, especially in individuals without a history of epilepsy. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for personalized advice and to discuss your melatonin use.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_you_have_seizures_from_taking_melatonin_and_i_dont_have_epilepsy_i_take_10_5_mg_a_night_of_melatonin_sometimes_more)
***
[Can Melatonin cause legs swell? Melatonin is generally considered safe for short-term use and is not commonly associated with leg swelling. However, individual reactions to supplements can vary, and some people may experience side effects. If you notice swelling in your legs after taking melatonin, it's best to consult a healthcare professional to rule out any underlying issues or interactions with other medications.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_Melatonin_cause_legs_swell)
***
[Influences the sleep and wakefulness portions of the circadian cycle? Melatonin is a hormone our body produces that makes us sleepy. Stop using any electronics at least an hour before bed because the light from the gadgets makes your body stop producing melatonin therefore you won't feel the sleepy effects from the hormone.](https://www.answers.com/health-conditions/Influences_the_sleep_and_wakefulness_portions_of_the_circadian_cycle)
***
[Does melatonin reduce effectiveness of lorazepam? There is currently limited research on the interaction between melatonin and lorazepam. While melatonin is generally considered safe and may enhance sleep, it does not directly reduce the effectiveness of lorazepam, a benzodiazepine used for anxiety and sleep disorders. However, combining them could lead to increased sedation or other side effects. It's advisable to consult a healthcare professional before combining these medications.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Does_melatonin_reduce_effectiveness_of_lorazepam)
***
[Can melatonin cause blood in stool? Melatonin is generally considered safe for short-term use and is not commonly associated with gastrointestinal bleeding or blood in the stool. However, individual reactions to supplements can vary, and some people may experience side effects. If you notice blood in your stool, it's important to consult a healthcare professional to determine the cause, as it may indicate a more serious condition unrelated to melatonin.](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_melatonin_cause_blood_in_stool)
######
Trending Questions
[What can food preservatives be found in?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_can_food_preservatives_be_found_in) [What are the variables that affect nutrient needs?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_the_variables_that_affect_nutrient_needs) [How much sugar in smithicks?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/How_much_sugar_in_smithicks) [How do women lose weight in their chest?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/How_do_women_lose_weight_in_their_chest) [What is the diet of algae?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_is_the_diet_of_algae) [What is function of go foods?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_is_function_of_go_foods) [Does Centrum vitamins dissolve completely in your system?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Does_Centrum_vitamins_dissolve_completely_in_your_system) [Is peanut butter a source of cholesterol?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Is_peanut_butter_a_source_of_cholesterol) [What number of atoms of nitrogen are in 1.2 g aspartame?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_number_of_atoms_of_nitrogen_are_in_1.2_g_aspartame) [What are antioxidants?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_antioxidants) [Can diabetic can eat oranges?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Can_diabetic_can_eat_oranges) [What are 10 different exercises?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_10_different_exercises) [Is eat a good breakfast and you will be able to run longer grow or reproduce or delveloment?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Is_eat_a_good_breakfast_and_you_will_be_able_to_run_longer_grow_or_reproduce_or_delveloment) [Which item has the most sugars per serving?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Which_item_has_the_most_sugars_per_serving) [What is the nutritional value of eating sea bream?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_is_the_nutritional_value_of_eating_sea_bream) [Is Agl soluble in water?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/Is_Agl_soluble_in_water) [What is the chemical name for B3?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_is_the_chemical_name_for_B3) [What are the benefits of drinking lukewarm water?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_the_benefits_of_drinking_lukewarm_water) [How do you rich en the carb for break in?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/How_do_you_rich_en_the_carb_for_break_in) [How many pounds are loss in a stone?](https://www.answers.com/diet-and-nutrition/How_many_pounds_are_loss_in_a_stone)
## Resources
[Leaderboard](https://www.answers.com/leaderboard) [All Tags](https://www.answers.com/tags) [Unanswered](https://www.answers.com/group/unanswered)
## Top Categories
[Algebra](https://www.answers.com/algebra) [Chemistry](https://www.answers.com/chemistry) [Biology](https://www.answers.com/biology) [World History](https://www.answers.com/world-history) [English Language Arts](https://www.answers.com/english-language-arts) [Psychology](https://www.answers.com/psychology) [Computer Science](https://www.answers.com/computer-science) [Economics](https://www.answers.com/economics)
## Product
[Community Guidelines](https://www.answers.com/pages/answers-community-guidelines) [Honor Code](https://www.answers.com/pages/honor-code) [Flashcard Maker](https://www.answers.com/pages/flashcard-maker) [Study Guides](https://www.answers.com/pages/study-guides) [Math Solver](https://www.answers.com/pages/math-solver) [FAQ](https://www.answers.com/pages/faq)
## Company
[About Us](https://www.answers.com/pages/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.answers.com/pages/contact-us) [Terms of Service](https://www.infospace.com/terms/terms-of-use.html) [Privacy Policy](https://system1.com/terms/privacy-policy) [Disclaimer](https://www.answers.com/pages/disclaimer) [Cookie Policy](https://www.answers.com/pages/cookie-policy) [IP Issues](https://www.answers.com/pages/copyright)
Cookie Settings
[](https://www.answers.com/)
Copyright Ā©2026 Infospace Holdings LLC, A System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. The material on this site can not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with prior written permission of Answers. |
| Readable Markdown | IĀ“ve had a 3 month nightmarish relationship with melatonin taking 2 mg 2 hours before bedtime. The first week was pure bliss. Fell fast asleep, normal sleep pattern, woke up gradually in the morning. Wide awake and alert all day.
Then side effects rapidly appeared. I didnĀ“t see the link between symptoms and side effects due to the very comforting governmental published info from the Norwegian medical authorities. The gp even had the box on his desk... HereĀ“s the list:
\- Steadily increased episodes of short awakenings at night, with intervals every 20 minutes, ending in about 30 (I counted) per night. When I slept I had terrible nightmares, dreamt all the time (continuously REM-state). Every time I woke up I had fast heartbeats and anxiety.
\- Woke up feeling drowsy, heavy, confused and just had to sleep. Woke up several hours later in the middle of the day, sometimes as late as 2 p.m. Then walking around in a sleep walking kind of state, totally lacking mental focus.
\- Migraines
\- Dry mouth
\- Tight throat making swallowing food difficult
\- Puffy face and bad and dry skin (my closest friends stared at me because I appeared different somehow)
\- Light sensitivity
\- Tremors, small rapid tightening and release of the muscles
\- Psychological changes, impaired memory, cognitive abilities, and the ability to concentrate, crying spells without being depressed, strange thoughts, I became strangely aggressive (IĀ“m in reality very calm natured), talking loud, saying strange things. I have difficulty remembering things from the last two months on the drug (itĀ“s a drug)
\- Stomach problems
\- Gained several pounds over a short time
\- A sensation in the chest area mimicking allergic reactions, coughing and wheezing until my lungs hurt
\- Impaired motoric skills, clumsy and doing things slowly to counteract the trembling in my hands
\- Heat flashes in my face followed by itching red skin
\- I became very aggitated, constantly moving my legs and arms around, restless
\- Episodes of decreased hearing in one ear
\- Severe general fatigue
\- Missing menstruation
\- Neuasea and a couple of episodes vomiting
\- Pain in the back
\- Strange perseptions, questioning myself of my own sanity (voices, music, visual)
There you have it, and you probably have difficulties believing it, but itĀ“s all real.
I still canĀ“t believe that melatonin has become a prescription drug over here, recommended by doctors as a serious alternative to other sleeping aids. I became incresingly aware of maybe all of this was caused by melatonin and started searching the net. It horrifies me that the research done on melatonin is minimal and nobody knows nothing about the long term effects, and how the pineal gland will react over time. That is seriously surprising since it ended up as a prescription drug.
I was actually happy when first introduced to it, and was really positive. Considered it as less harmless than my regular sleeping medication (IĀ“m low in melatonin levels due to constant low levels of B12).
And even more, my best friend has tried melatonin twice and both times she experiened severe bleeding rashes on her face and upper body. She also started hearing "music" og background conversations in every source of sound thinkable. Kinda light psychotic. She even went to the doc because she questioned her own sanity receiving an anti psychotic drug\!
Both our problems went away almost immediately when quitting cold turkey and we went all well and sane again.
I donĀ“t doubt that some use melatonin with great effect and have non, few or less serious side effects. However, be careful and monitor any changes, both physical and psychological. When two sane people have experiences like that.. Messing with hormones isnĀ“t all that harmless as advocated by itĀ“s hard core users and now more surprisingly by professional medics that we had trust in. The pineal gland is controlling a substancial number of processes in the body, including major neuro processes most including the spineal cord.
So now you understand that IĀ“m terryfied by this drug.
But it could work well for you.
\--------------------
Melatonin C13H16N2O2 is not a drug, and is produced in the brain 24/7, production increasing at night in the pineal gland.
You cannot be allergic to it\!
That would be like saying, "I'm allergic to my arm," it's part of you, has always been there, and is constantly in your blood stream. Your symptoms indicate something else but I am not authorized to give a diagnosis, but it is not a melatonin problem. The pineal gland kicks in shortly after birth (if it doesn't colic starts because of less sleep signals \[which is what melatonin does\]), and your problems would have started a few months after birth when hormonal production of C13H16N2O2 began. As we age, the pineal gland calcifies and you sleep less. If you had no melatonin in your system you would not sleep at all except after being totally exhausted, as you say you slept until 2pm says you do not have enough melatonin in your system.... See a doctor.
I think you're taking too much. 2 mg is a LOT - I only take 0.2 mg, and various studies have shown that to be the optimum level. When I take more than that (say, 0.5 mg) I feel nauseous, hungover, have nightmares and wake up frequently. So with 2 mg I'm not surprised you're having side effects\! |
| Shard | 42 (laksa) |
| Root Hash | 3185484856503852442 |
| Unparsed URL | com,answers!www,/diet-and-nutrition/What_are_the_side_effects_of_melatonin s443 |