A study done in Sheffield, England, shows that critically ill patients get a better night's sleep when given melatonin.
Dr. Richard S. Bourne of Northern General Hospital in Sheffield tested the efficiency of melatonin when compared with a placebo. Those who took the placebo managed 2.5 hours of sleep, while those on melatonin slept for 3.5 hours, only a one hour difference, but other tests revealed that those taking melatonin got a better quality of sleep.
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Generic Name: MELATONIN - ORALMelatonin (With B6) Oral Uses Melatonin has been used for short-term treatment of trouble sleeping (insomnia)... Read more »
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Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, or... Read more »
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Prevention It helps to have habits that promote healthy sleep: Follow a regular sleep schedule - have a routine bedtime and wake up at... Read more »
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About 20% or more of older American adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol. Many use such... Read more »
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ReferencesBent S, Padula A, Moore D, Patterson M, Mehling W. Valerian for sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Med. 2006... Read more »
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