Question:
Should I take more than one?

I bought melatonin 1 mg. On the bottle it says to take one 20 min, before bedtime. I read here where it is suggested to take melatonin 3mg. Is it okay to take 3? I have never taken this at all. Barbara    — Barbara T. (posted on February 3, 2003)

February 3, 2003
A question such as this should be asked of your doctor. Even though melatonin is an OTC drug, there is still the danger of overdosing.
   — [Deactivated Member]

February 3, 2003
I take melatonin 3mg. And even with those it says take 1-2 before bedtime. So I assume taking 3 1mg pills is okay, it'd equal the popular 3mg pill. Also, it usually takes alot longer to kick in than 20 minutes before bedtime. That is just my experience, and I've heard the same from a few others!
   — Lezlie Y.

February 3, 2003
I was told by a neurologist that I worked with that doses over 1 mg are not really of any more benefit. He ran a study that showed doses of 3 mg and up did nothing to increase the quality of sleep. I took 3 mg for years until he told me that. I reduced it to 1 mg; it worked just as well and saved me money!
   — LLinderman