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Melatonin 5mg Capsules: When to Take a Larger Dose?

Article Category: Medicines and Remedies

Author Name: Shannon M. King

Have you ever taken melatonin pills to alleviate your problems in sleeping? Many have, and a number of these people find that taking a single pill is ineffective for them. They continue ordering capsules with lower doses and take two or three at a time before sleeping. In such cases, maybe it's smarter to buy larger doses of melatonin; 5mg for instance.

What causes people to need larger doses of melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the body which, when stimulated by the absence of light , aids the body maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle. It is a chemical regularly found in several types of food, so the FDA has categorized it as a dietary supplement. It is not a drug, and is available over the counter. It is the only hormone available in the US without a prescription.

It works in a similar way to estrogen and testosterone. Frequent use of any hormone can trigger a vicious cycle in the brain, and melatonin is no exception. Regularly taking melatonin supplements lessens the natural melatonin production of the body, making you more dependent on the supplement. Eventually, you have to take a higher dose of melatonin, 5mg for example, to meet your needs.

Aside from gradual dependence, there are several instances wherein larger doses of melatonin are advised , as seen in scientific research. These occasions will be given later on in this article.

When is it okay to use melatonin 5mg capsules?

The website Medline offers a lot of information on melatonin and cites several instances when a melatonin 5mg dosage is acceptable based on scientific research:

- 0.3-5mg at bedtime as a typical dose for insomnia;
- take at 6PM daily for children with delayed sleep onset;

- take at 8PM daily for children with developmental orders (including cerebral palsy, autism, and intellectual disabilities); and,
- 0.5-5mg at bedtime to treat jet lag.

Other instances need greater than a 5mg dosage:

- 10mg daily of controlled release formula for tardive dyskinesia;
- 10-20mg daily together with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or interleukin-2 for solid tumors;
- 20mg daily with 3.75mg triptorelin every 28 days as treatment for metastatic cancer;
- 20mg for prevention of thrombocytopenia (lowered clot-forming cells) due to cancer therapy; and,
- 10mg in the evening to prevent cluster headaches.

The following instances need very small doses, so if these are your objectives , do not take a melatonin 5mg supplement:

- reducing anxiety before surgery in adults; and,
- reducing nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

Moreover, pregnant and lactating women, as well as children below 18 years old, are encouraged to consult with a doctor before using these supplements. Also, those who experience hypnotic occurrences with a melatonin 5mg dose should use a smaller dose (between 0.5-3mg).

As you may probably know, melatonin production is dependent on the absence of light. Upon taking your melatonin 5mg capsules, it's best that you do not expose your eyes to bright light because this could negate the effects of the supplement.

Lastly, avoid taking melatonin if you're suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, depression or seizure disorders. If you're already taking other medicine/s, consult with your doctor before taking these supplements.

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