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The suggested dosing is 0.3 to 0.5 mg. Dosing on this one has gotten kind of sloppy over the years, presumably because it's sold as a "supplement", but this is one of those situations where more isn't necessarily better.
Some people do get smacked upside the head drowsy the first night they take it, but then the second or third night... nothing. So they decide to double the dose and... It's not a sleeping pill. Doesn't work that way. It's a hormone - not a sedative - that impacts circadian rhythm and it takes time for you brain to adjust to an elevated level of the hormone.
My MD said 0.5 mg on a regular basis. And only for 60 days. Prolonged usage can go into overkill with a depressed mood state setting in and sleeping waaay too much. In your case, since it looks like insomnia, the extended release version is supposed to provide better results.
It worked for me to reset a bad case of insomnia but at the time no one told me to not take it for more than 60 days. That was a mistake. Into month four all I wanted to do was sleep. That's when I found out about the 60 day guideline. But hey, it's only a supplement so what can possibly be bad...
Thanks for the info!.......My friend in SC takes it (1mg) after her Dr. suggested it for her. I'm sure that she's been taking it longer than that. I'll have to ask her if she's still on it. As far as depressed mood goes as a side affect of prolonged use.......Well.....Not with her. As far as my current state of sleep issues, yeah......IDK? I think that my brain just can't "shut-down" enough to keep me sleeping the amount of time that I should beThe suggested dosing is 0.3 to 0.5 mg. Dosing on this one has gotten kind of sloppy over the years, presumably because it's sold as a "supplement", but this is one of those situations where more isn't necessarily better.
Some people do get smacked upside the head drowsy the first night they take it, but then the second or third night... nothing. So they decide to double the dose and... It's not a sleeping pill. Doesn't work that way. It's a hormone - not a sedative - that impacts circadian rhythm and it takes time for you brain to adjust to an elevated level of the hormone.
My MD said 0.5 mg on a regular basis. And only for 60 days. Prolonged usage can go into overkill with a depressed mood state setting in and sleeping waaay too much. In your case, since it looks like insomnia, the extended release version is supposed to provide better results.
It worked for me to reset a bad case of insomnia but at the time no one told me to not take it for more than 60 days. That was a mistake. Into month four all I wanted to do was sleep. That's when I found out about the 60 day guideline. But hey, it's only a supplement so what can possibly be bad...
. I woke up in a panic, thinking it was 6:30am......and it was 5:30 .
(Yawn).......Let's roll out the 
Morning, Rickajho
What were you doing up in the wee early morning? Hope you got some zzzzzzzzzzz's in.
Good morning corner
Morning, WSFGood morning corner
Morning, Mark
Usually she is in here at night, but didn't see her last night.
Good morning WW.Morning, Mark
Usually she is in here at night, but didn't see her last night.
I know with the time difference between us, I haven't seen her on much, but to not see her in my notifications worries me.
Yup, me too. Prayers for her. Hopefully we will see her today.Good morning WW.
I know with the time difference between us, I haven't seen her on much, but to not see her in my notifications worries me.
Morning everyone ! Off to work. See ya later.
Yep, we're praying for her, and family as well.
Good morning Breazy.
Her family was in my head, but didn't get it into my message
It's ok, I knew what you were thinking.Her family was in my head, but didn't get it into my message
Thank you, MarkIt's ok, I knew what you were thinking.
Welp, time for me to get out of here.
See ya later
See ya later
See you later, WW. Have a great day.Welp, time for me to get out of here.
See ya later
Good morning Mark and everyone
Good morning 2WWMorning, pete67
Hope you are not feeling the affects of yesterday.
Good morning Mark
See ya laterWelp, time for me to get out of here.
See ya later
Be safe.
Be safe and good night. Rest well my friendOk guys, gonna run to the drug store and then crash for a while. I'll see you all later.
Nice, made me smileI think I missed this earlier.
Hopefully things will get better soon for you.
My shoulder is always available if you need it.
Morning to the rest of Whiskey's Corner #4. Hope all has a good day.
@Whiskey. Thinking about you. Hope you are ok
His suffering has ended, Thank you both and everyone for the thoughts and prayers
Stand firm in the knowledge that he is with the Father and in no more pain. So very sorry for your loss Whis.His suffering has ended, Thank you both and everyone for the thoughts and prayers
Morning, Rickajho
What were you doing up in the wee early morning? Hope you got some zzzzzzzzzzz's in.
I've always been an early wee person. (Did that sound weird?)
I'm so sorry Whiskey.His suffering has ended, Thank you both and everyone for the thoughts and prayers
May G-D smile upon and protect you and yours.
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.
Let me come in -- I would be very still
Beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears can bring relief.
Let me come in -- I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.
Good afternoon VapinI'm so sorry Whiskey.
May G-D smile upon and protect you and yours.
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.
Let me come in -- I would be very still
Beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears can bring relief.
Let me come in -- I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.
Very nice.
Thank you sooooo much,I'm so sorry Whiskey.
May G-D smile upon and protect you and yours.
Let me come in where you are weeping, friend,
And let me take your hand.
I, who have known a sorrow such as yours,
Can understand.
Let me come in -- I would be very still
Beside you in your grief;
I would not bid you cease your weeping, friend,
Tears can bring relief.
Let me come in -- I would only breathe a prayer,
And hold your hand,
For I have known a sorrow such as yours,
And understand.
The words are so meaningful
Awww Thanks Pete
Thank youStand firm in the knowledge that he is with the Father and in no more pain. So very sorry for your loss Whis.
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