Melatonin: Difference between revisions

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*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - ~~This effect can be very noticeable if present and may persist into~~ the ~~next day with heavy doses~~.

*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - Melatonin does not produce sedation in the manner of central nervous depressants like [[alcohol]], [[benzodiazepines]], or [[zolpidem]].

*'''[[Effect::Muscle relaxation]]'''<ref>Melatonin, a potential therapeutic agent for smooth muscle related pathological conditions and aging (PubMed.gov / NCBI) | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20939818</ref><ref>Melatonin mediates two distinct responses in vascular smooth muscle (PubMed.gov / NCBI) | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20939818</ref> - In comparison to other compounds, such as [[benzodiazepines]], this effect is very mild and only present at heavy dosages.

**'''[[Physical euphoria]]''' - This effect can occur alongside [[Muscle relaxation]], and is only present at heavy dosages when the user resists the urge to sleep.

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*'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]''' - Regarding its effects on the user's physical energy levels, melatonin is commonly considered to facilitate sleepiness. It is often used and sold as a sleep aid and mimics one's natural circadian cycle.

*'''[[Effect::Dream potentiation]]''' - ~~This compound~~ is extremely effective at increasing the duration, occurrence, and vividness of dreams. It is very common for people to note that their dreams had noticeably increased the morning after ingesting melatonin as a sleep aid.~~<ref>Is There Really A Connection Between Melatonin And Crazy Dreams? | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/crazy-melatonin-dreams_us_56fd59e6e4b0a06d58051de8</ref>~~ Melatonin is sometimes used to increase the chances of lucid dreaming

*'''[[Effect::Dream potentiation]]''' - Melatonin is extremely effective at increasing the duration, occurrence, and vividness of dreams. It is very common for people to note that their dreams had noticeably increased the morning after ingesting melatonin as a sleep aid. Melatonin is sometimes used to increase the chances of lucid dreaming.

*'''[[Effect::Depersonalization]]''' - ~~This effect~~ can present itself upon the come-up and persist well into the next day if the user has ingested a massive dose.

*'''[[Effect::Depersonalization]]''' - Depersonalization can present itself upon the come-up and persist well into the next day if the user has ingested a massive dose.

*'''[[Effect::Irritability]]''' ~~This effect~~ is only present at high dosages when the user resists the urge to sleep.

*'''[[Effect::Irritability]]''' Irritability is only present at high dosages when the user resists the urge to sleep.

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 |{{effects/physical|
-*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - This effect can be very noticeable if present and may persist into the next day with heavy doses.
+*'''[[Effect::Sedation]]''' - Melatonin does not produce sedation in the manner of central nervous depressants like [[alcohol]], [[benzodiazepines]], or [[zolpidem]].
 *'''[[Effect::Muscle relaxation]]'''<ref>Melatonin, a potential therapeutic agent for smooth muscle related pathological conditions and aging (PubMed.gov / NCBI) | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20939818</ref><ref>Melatonin mediates two distinct responses in vascular smooth muscle (PubMed.gov / NCBI) | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20939818</ref> - In comparison to other compounds, such as [[benzodiazepines]], this effect is very mild and only present at heavy dosages.
 **'''[[Physical euphoria]]''' - This effect can occur alongside [[Muscle relaxation]], and is only present at heavy dosages when the user resists the urge to sleep.
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 |{{effects/cognitive|
 *'''[[Effect::Sleepiness]]''' - Regarding its effects on the user's physical energy levels, melatonin is commonly considered to facilitate sleepiness. It is often used and sold as a sleep aid and mimics one's natural circadian cycle.
-*'''[[Effect::Dream potentiation]]''' - This compound is extremely effective at increasing the duration, occurrence, and vividness of dreams. It is very common for people to note that their dreams had noticeably increased the morning after ingesting melatonin as a sleep aid.<ref>Is There Really A Connection Between Melatonin And Crazy Dreams? | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/crazy-melatonin-dreams_us_56fd59e6e4b0a06d58051de8</ref> Melatonin is sometimes used to increase the chances of lucid dreaming
+*'''[[Effect::Dream potentiation]]''' - Melatonin is extremely effective at increasing the duration, occurrence, and vividness of dreams. It is very common for people to note that their dreams had noticeably increased the morning after ingesting melatonin as a sleep aid. Melatonin is sometimes used to increase the chances of lucid dreaming.
-*'''[[Effect::Depersonalization]]''' - This effect can present itself upon the come-up and persist well into the next day if the user has ingested a massive dose.
+*'''[[Effect::Depersonalization]]''' - Depersonalization can present itself upon the come-up and persist well into the next day if the user has ingested a massive dose.
-*'''[[Effect::Irritability]]''' This effect is only present at high dosages when the user resists the urge to sleep.
+*'''[[Effect::Irritability]]''' Irritability is only present at high dosages when the user resists the urge to sleep.
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 {{effects/aftereffects|