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Melatonin

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

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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 WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch 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
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
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:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
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
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Auto Accident 3.9%
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06 Oct 2016 I use Melatonin occasionally to help me sleep. It helps me rest pretty good.
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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.
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31 Jan 2012 This is a good site for helping. Melatonin is very good for mental health and clarity!
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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.
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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.
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