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      Took melatonin and woke up tired as hell.

      I took melatonin and I woke up tired as hell.

      Is that normal?

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      That just means you took too much of it. Try backing off on the dosage. Cut the pill in half, maybe.

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      Quote Originally Posted by jpk98 View Post
      I took melatonin and I woke up tired as hell.

      Is that normal?
      Well, it's not really enough information.
      Melatonin helps regulate sleep, and is supposed to give a deep, restorative sleep, as well as your full 8 hours. How long did you sleep? If you slept anywhere from 7 to maybe 9 hours, then waking up tired as hell would be completely normal (at least until you get more accustomed to it). If you slept for like 12 hours, then you probably shouldn't be very tired when you wake up.
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      O...where did you get that info about melatonin? I don't believe it's entirely accurate. I know melatonin helps you get to sleep faster, but as far as staying asleep or the quality of sleep, I don't think melatonin has any effect. Especially when taken before bed. It is metabolized quickly and wouldn't effect how long you are asleep unless it is extended release.

      OP...not enough information to comment. How much was taken? How long did you sleep? Other circumstantial details required.

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      Quote Originally Posted by Aquanina View Post
      O...where did you get that info about melatonin? I don't believe it's entirely accurate. I know melatonin helps you get to sleep faster, but as far as staying asleep or the quality of sleep, I don't think melatonin has any effect. Especially when taken before bed. It is metabolized quickly and wouldn't effect how long you are asleep unless it is extended release.
      Studies suggest that melatonin supplements may help people with disrupted circadian rhythms (such as people with jet lag or those who work the night shift) and those with low melatonin levels (such as some seniors and people with schizophrenia) to sleep better. A review of clinical studies suggests that melatonin supplements may help prevent jet lag, particularly in people who cross five or more time zones.

      A few clinical studies suggest that when taken for short periods of time (days to weeks) melatonin is more effective than a placebo in reducing the time it takes to fall asleep, increasing the number of sleeping hours, and boosting daytime alertness.

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      From what I can see, there are a few conflicting reports on whether or not (and how well) melatonin affects the sleep/wake cycles - not just for helping you fall asleep, but for regulating how long you sleep as well. I'll look into it more.

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      I really can't believe how vague a lot of the info on melatonin is. There is really much less information on melatonin online than I figured there would be. But, what, I've been able to discern is that it regulates both when you go to sleep and when you wake up, but your waking up is due - in part - to a sequential decrease in natural melatonin production, within the body. Melatonin, as a supplement, dissipates after a short period. So I apologize for the misinformation.
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      I took a half of a 3mg one few weeks ago and i was tired when i woke up also. But i just took a full pill, so, ill get back to ya tomorrow =P

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