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Regain control of restless nights with melatonin. It acts as a dimmer switch, telling your body to turn day functions off and night functions on. This signals your body to embrace a state of deep and restful sleep.
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Melatonin: what to expect
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Melatonin is a hormone that tells your body when it's time to sleep. It's released in response to darkness and helps you fall asleep faster and more soundly.
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In addition to helping you fall asleep, melatonin can also help you stay asleep. The tablets gradually release melatonin throughout the night.
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Renewed energy
By facilitating deep sleep, melatonin helps replenish your energy levels and provide you with the essential benefits of restorative sleep.
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Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
Melatonin works by binding to receptors in the brain. This helps to promote sleep by making the body feel tired. Melatonin levels tend to decrease with age, which can lead to sleep disturbances. Taking the synthetic version of melatonin can help address this.
The prescription length for melatonin is a maximum of three months.
Melatonin is generally safe for most people. However, it can cause some side effects, such as drowsiness, headache, and dizziness. It’s important to disclose any medical conditions or medications that you’re taking in your online consultation. This allows our clinicians to assess the suitability of melatonin for you.
Take as directed by your clinician. Slow-release tablets release melatonin gradually into your body during the night.
Melatonin should be taken 1-2 hours before bed. It’s important to take it at the same time each night to help establish a regular sleep-wake cycle.
Melatonin is not addictive. However, some people may develop a tolerance to it, which means that the prescribed dose will not be as effective as it once was. This is why prescriptions are limited to a 3 month supply at any one time.
Melatonin may interact with certain medications, including blood thinners, anticonvulsants, and some antidepressants. It's important to consult a healthcare professional before starting melatonin. Our free online consultation ensures your suitability for treatment is reviewed on an individual basis by a clinician.
Here are a few ways to boost your levels of melatonin naturally:
Getting regular exposure to sunlight during the day
Avoiding exposure to bright light at night
Creating a relaxing bedtime routine
Maintaining a regular sleep schedule
Exercising regularly
Eating a healthy diet
Reducing stress
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