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Is it addictive? Are there any side effects?
by sidcool 8y ago
Is it addictive? Are there any side effects?
- dundercoder 8y agoUsing it too frequently can cause you to rely on it, but other than that, it’s about the safest sleep aid around.
- a13n 8y agoSource? Don't believe that's true.
- kccqzy 8y agoNo it's not. And there's very little side effect if you buy from reputable brands. About the only issue I have is that it's difficult to find melatonin in the appropriate dose (0.3mg); it's far more common to find 3mg or even 10mg.
- r00fus 8y agoI recommend liquid extract - I find it on Amazon for like $15 for about 180mg = 6000 doses at 300 mcg. Easier that cutting pills or caplets.
- crisper99 8y agoWhile it didnt seem to be addictive to me I only used it for a week and then the vividness of some of the dreams bad and good caused me to stop. It never helped get me to sleep earlier. I didnt think that drastic of a change from normal was worth my mental safety.
- shados 8y agoCould it just be that you werent used to getting a significant amount of REM sleep?
- hnick 8y agoIt could be the REM rebound effect as mentioned here: https://podcastnotes.org/2018/04/29/why-we-sleep/ https://podcastnotes.org/2018/04/29/why-we-sleep/ I'm working my way through the book, very interesting stuff.
- scarejunba 8y agoNope, I don't actually use it every day. It's just to reset the schedule and then I just fall asleep without. As far as I know you don't build up resistance or anything like that if that's what you're worried about.
- esfandia 8y agoHow many days in a row do you need to take it to fix your rhythm?
- scarejunba 8y agoThe most I’ve needed is four days after London to SF. Oddly, even Hong Kong to SF wasn’t that bad. Occasionally, we’ll have a couple of late nights hanging out and then I have to fix it again. Holiday season like now will probably need work. Then it’s just two days.