Customer Reviews

Melatonin 2.5 mg (Liquid) by Natrol

5 star:		(22)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

After reading the few reviews here I figured that I should write one. This is a great product that helps you to sleep. It is not a strong side effect causing sleep aid like most over the counter products. Melatonin is natural to the body and will not cause you to be drowsy the next day. My wife and I love this stuff and take anywhere from a quarter to a full dropper depending upon how much help we need. Another thing that is important to know when taking any natural supplements is that you should keep it in your mouth, preferably under tongue, for a few mintues to increase the effectiveness. Also try to take it when you have not eaten or drank anything for at least 15 minutes. It's a little extra work to take it right, but taking something that is natural to the body and does not have side effects is worth it.

I have read from a lot of people saying it doesn't leave you groggy but if I take more than half a teaspoon I find it makes me that way. I don't take melatonin unless I cant sleep at all or if I am not tired but it starts to work pretty fast no matter how much I take. I guess since its a liquid it affects you quicker since I have used the pill form before. My 3 year old who is autistic has problems sleeping and staying asleep and as far as getting to sleep she will usually go to sleep in about 10 to 15 minutes. This was recommended over medication from our doctor which is what we prefer. She still wakes up some nights but I don't think it has too much to do with the melatonin as it is with her. Overall I recommend this to help people sleep naturally without resorting to medication.

I have two children which progressively had difficulty going to bed, their ages are 8 and 9. They would stay up several hours after their normal bed time of 9 pm. Our pediatrician suggested trying liquid melatonin rather than the pill for ease of administration. The melatonin works effectively, within an hour both of them are usually ready for bed. I have used the product for about 18 months and am very satisfied with the results. And, I have not observed any deleterious side effects. The dosage has been about one teaspoons per day.

My 9 yr. old son has had trouble sleeping for several years now. He just can't seem to turn his brain off and was always up too long at night. His bedtime has been consistent at 8 during the school year and between 8:30 & 9 during the summer, but he would still be up in his room until after 10 sometimes. Lights out and everything. Just staring at the ceiling. Or he'd make several bathroom trips just to have something to do. There were many nights when he'd come up and say he just couldn't get to sleep. I don't give my kids caffeine or too much sugar and they get plenty of exercise. Well he was diagnosed this year w/ Asperger's Syndrome so that explains a lot of things but his pediatrician recommended melatonin to help him fall asleep. I tried the pills but he just can't get them down so I figured I'd try this.

As with most anything you buy, it's got its pros & cons.
Pros:
-This has helped so much in helping him fall asleep more quickly. He's not been coming up at all to say he can't sleep. When I ask him how he slept he tells me "really well."
-Since he's sleeping better at night he's been up with the rest of us in the morning without being a crab because he's tired.

Cons:
-This stuff doesn't taste like raspberry or vanilla. I've tasted it myself and it was like something you should put in a shot glass. We've kinda worked around that (my son has issues with strong tastes and was spitting it out the first time.) I will have the melatonin ready for him while he gets a glass of water. I'll hold his nose, pour the melatonin in his mouth, he'll swallow it, I'll let go of his nose, & then he'll drink the water to wash the taste out. Maybe a bit of a production, but you do what you can. He's okay with it this way.
-Cost. This is more expensive than the same amount for Tylenol or Motrin, and it's used much more often.

Overall this has helped so much that the pros far outweigh the cons. I'll purchase again when we're low. Oh, & I've started taking the pill form that he didn't like & found that they help me fall asleep much easier too.

The taste is awful, I gave it 2 stars because it works but there are better products that taste good and work the same.

when I ordered this, I didn't expect such a strong aftertaste. I seems to help w/ my sleep but next time I will order w/out added flavor.

Unfortunately for me this product did not seem to have any affect whatsoever.

I was really hoping this would help me fall asleep but it did not.

My son has PDD and going to bed is a challenge, he is always ready to go. He could stay up past midnight and get up at 5am with no problem but then he is moody and doesn't do well in school the rest of the day. I give him this around 730pm and by 8 he is ready for bed. He sleeps till 7am most days. He doesn't nap anymore so he needs a good night sleep.

Only bad side, the taste is pretty bad, even for a kid who has no problem taking meds. I tried hiding it in drinks and it's still noticable. The is another brand that is lemon flavored and he has no problem with that one.

As with the other bottle,this item did not work as advertised for us. It also was not flavored. It was the same as the regular bottle. I was very disappointed with the outcome but had to try it at least just to see if what everyone else said would also help us.

My child is 5 years old and has Autism. He had a lot of difficulty settling down enough to get to sleep at night. He takes one teaspoon each night and is asleep within 30 minutes. He has been using this product for about 18 months without any noticable side effects.