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Posted by former poster on April 8, 2014, at 16:04:42
Is this med really more effective than a melatonin supplement?
Posted by tom2228 on April 8, 2014, at 21:55:07
In reply to Rozerem (Ramelteon) better than supplement?, posted by former poster on April 8, 2014, at 16:04:42
In my case, yes. I used it at doses up to 8mg this summer to help with Parnate insomnia. It's not spectacular, but IMO definitely better than supplemental melatonin. Supposedly the regulation of circadian rhythms by ramelteon can help help bipolar disorder, according to something I read on pubmed...
And it does last longer than supplemental melatonin though so it can help with staying asleep too.
Posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 9, 2014, at 19:42:48
In reply to Rozerem (Ramelteon) better than supplement?, posted by former poster on April 8, 2014, at 16:04:42
This medication is more effective than a supplement or it wouldn't be marketed. It has to pass through clinical trials.
Posted by phidippus on April 11, 2014, at 14:10:10
In reply to Rozerem (Ramelteon) better than supplement?, posted by former poster on April 8, 2014, at 16:04:42
I find it to act a little more strongly than Melatonin.
Ericc
Posted by former poster on April 12, 2014, at 16:27:06
In reply to Re: Rozerem (Ramelteon) better than supplement?, posted by LouisianaSportsman on April 9, 2014, at 19:42:48
>>This medication is more effective than a supplement or it wouldn't be marketed. It has to pass through clinical trials.<<
I'm not a big fan of clinical trials. One example: Viibryd... 9 out of 10 people don't seem to respond to this med.
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