I have been taking it for a LONG time(‘96) I’m unable to tolerate Melatonin; bad nightmares! The hardest time was w/o any when Workers Comp refused to pay my Rx & Medical visit expenses. Also when the dosing changed. Women were 1/2 the dose of men. You’re right to taper yourself off... but you may need to attach a post it to the bottle to remind you to 1/4 it!! ! I would try... but a body needs sleep min of 4 hrs nightly. Best is REM sleep ... I’m having insomnia as a result of my Dx. Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome... Analklizing Spindylethesis ( Arthritis of my spine) & spinal stenosis. ( narrowing of the spinal canal & growth of bony spines on the bone the spinal cord passed thru. My insomnia is bad!! I font eish to fall asleep when driving... so I use thecRx. Now I learned that Guifinosen (Mucinex) ) helps w/ the pain as well as Turmeric & Glucosamine Chondroitin (BID (2 X daily. Plz try it... maybe it will help you w/ your ability to sleep!!! I also drink Sleepy Time Tea to help induce sleep.... Good Luck! I keep on researching and trying to improve mynqualitybif my sleep .
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