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Does melatonin work immediately, or does it take days/weeks before one can experience the possible benefits?
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IT MAY TAKE A FEW: Days depending on whether you have been on anti insomnics or not before. Here's a tip; take it 1-2 hours before your sleeptime. Start with 3 mgs, 2-3 days. Increase to 6 mgs if no help , for 2-3 days. Do not take more than 9-10 mgs. Be patient...
Answered 10/3/2016
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Melatonin: Depending on dose, usually effects are noted in few days, mainly helping to dose off but not maintaining sleep.
Answered 7/11/2016
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