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Melatonin

Main Ingredients: Melatonin (AKA: N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine)

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RateADrug users have reported 3 Melatonin side effects and 3 Melatonin benefits.

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Common Uses:

Sleep disorders (e.g. insomnia).

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N/A.

Side Effects:
Headache or altered sleeping patterns.

Cautions / Warnings:

Consult a physician before using if you have a disorder of the immune system, liver or kidneys. Also consult a physician if you have had a stroke, depression, epilepsy, or diabetes. Do not take while consuming alcohol.

Drug Interactions:
Immunosuppressants: azathioprine, cyclosporine
corticosteroids: prednisone
drugs that cause drowsiness such as: sleeping pills, anti-anxiety drugs, narcotic pain relievers (codeine), sedatives, psychiatric medicines, anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, antihistamines that cause drowsiness (diphenhydramine), herbs that cause drowsiness (valerian, kava).

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Ambien CR	7.93	7.52	3.68	14
Ambien	6.1	6.7	4.16	39
Advil PM	5.73	6.09	4.2	37
Melatonin	5.42	5.63	3.5	19
Lunesta	4.41	5.22	3.61	17

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Effectiveness of Melatonin by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Insomnia & Sleeping Disorder"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Melatonin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	4.3%	93.5%	2.2%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	4.3%	95.7%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	6.5%	87%	4.3%	2.2%
Breathing	0%	6.5%	91.3%	2.2%	0%
Confidence	0%	2.2%	89.1%	6.5%	2.2%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2.2%	2.2%	84.8%	10.9%	0%
Digestion	0%	4.3%	93.5%	0%	2.2%
Emotional Well-being	0%	2.2%	73.9%	17.4%	6.5%
Energy	4.3%	19.6%	41.3%	28.3%	6.5%
Eyesight	0%	4.3%	93.5%	2.2%	0%
Memory	0%	8.7%	82.6%	4.3%	4.3%
Mental Clarity	2.2%	8.7%	65.2%	21.7%	2.2%
Pain	0%	2.2%	93.5%	2.2%	2.2%
Patience	0%	8.7%	78.3%	8.7%	4.3%
Sexual Health	0%	8.7%	91.3%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	2.2%	6.5%	91.3%	0%	0%
Sleep	8.3%	20.8%	16.7%	37.5%	16.7%
Stress Level	0%	13%	67.4%	15.2%	4.3%

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Commonly Reported Melatonin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	96.3%	0%	3.7%	0%	0%
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	84.6%	7.7%	5.1%	0%	2.6%
Amnesia / Memory Loss	92.1%	7.9%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	94.1%	0%	5.9%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	94.1%	0%	5.9%	0%	0%
Dizziness	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Double Vision	95.8%	4.2%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	69.6%	19.6%	10.9%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	80%	12.5%	5%	2.5%	0%
Fatigue	82.2%	8.9%	4.4%	0%	4.4%
General Discomfort	97.1%	0%	0%	2.9%	0%
Headache	93.3%	4.4%	0%	2.2%	0%
Insomnia	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	97.2%	2.8%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	94.1%	0%	0%	0%	5.9%
Nausea	95.3%	4.7%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	94.1%	0%	0%	5.9%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Melatonin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Breathing Difficulties	92.6%	3.7%	3.7%	0%	0%
Confusion	92.6%	7.4%	0%	0%	0%
Coordination / Balance Problems	96.3%	3.7%	0%	0%	0%
Irritability / Impatience	97.4%	2.6%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	95.7%	0%	0%	4.3%	0%

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Episodes since taking Melatonin

Since taking Melatonin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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3.9%

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06 Oct 2016	I use Melatonin occasionally to help me sleep. It helps me rest pretty good. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
04 Apr 2012	Does not seem that effective. There are days when I take it and it seems to help me and other days it does not. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
31 Jan 2012	This is a good site for helping. Melatonin is very good for mental health and clarity! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
30 Jan 2012	Melatonin can take a little while to work or start working in some people like for me, its the only draw back i think. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
09 Jan 2012	I really enjoy melatonin. It aids in a lot of sleep related problems. Melatonin is good for sleeping because it is also produced naturally in your body. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use