I have been having some serious insomnia lately. I was at the drugstore today and impulsively bought some melatonin (two bottles actually, since they were having a buy one get one free sale). But now I am having second thoughts.

Of course, I have decided that I WILL discuss this with my doctor before I actually take any.

But -- has anyone taken this for sleep problems? if so, what were your experiences? did it work? any side effects? how much did you take? I bought what seemed like the standard (3mg) but after a quick internet search it seems like that's a lot.

Also, this is something I am definitely going to discuss with the doctor, but I thought I"d throw it out here anyway. I am taking Depo Provera for birth control. After getting home I realized that in fact melatonin is a hormone too, and started worrying that maybe it could decrease the effectiveness of the birth control... any thoughts? (For the third time, I will discuss this with a medical professional probably tomorrow, but the office is closed right now).