Have been taking melatonin to help me sleep since i've quit smoking. been taking 6 mg of melatonin a night for 23 nights but heard that's really bad. am i able to just stop and minimize the side effects? i have noticed mood changes like crazy (super excit

Delayed sleep phase: syndrome in adults is treated from 2 weeks - 3 months with 6 mg. of Melatonin taken ½ hour -1 hour before desired bedtime. Melatonin is taken by adults for many reasons, in doses up to 20 mg./day. Mood changes are not reported side effects of Melatonin. Stop it if you wish. If your symptoms persist, seek referral to a psychiatrist & a psychologist for accurate diagnosis & treatment.

Some people have: paradoxical (opposite than expected) effects from Melatonin, including agitation, nightmares and, yes, sleeplessness--the very thing you take it for... (How are you quitting smoking? I wonder if your treatment for that has anything to do with your sx's?) Stopping is OK. Try other OTC sleep aids--Valerian Root, Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) herbal teas, etc. http://insomniactive.com/safe-melatonin-dosage/