High-potency tablet, designed to be swallowed (not a sublingual tablet because the naturally bitter taste is more pronounced in the higher amount of the active ingredient) Helps people with low melatonin levels fall asleep more easily, sleep longer, and wake up less frequently during the night Can be started a few days before you expect your normal schedule to be altered (shift change, travel) Reduces the fatigue caused by jet lag Research indicates melatonin administered before surgery may help reduce postoperative pain and anxiety Clinical research has found that melatonin can help reduce benzodiazepine withdrawal symptoms or improve quality of sleep when added to benzodiazepine therapy Other possible uses of melatonin include the reduction of nocturnal hypertension and symptoms of irritable bowel and reflux (GERD)
