Substances

Melatonin

Melatonin molecular scheme

A naturally occurring hormone produced in the body, which promotes sleep at certain times in the day based on the circadian rhythm. It is also commonly available as a drug to treat insomnia and promote a proper sleep cycle. It can be used to promote sleepfulness at the tail-end of drug experiences, though it is not particularly hypnotic.

Harm potential

not habit-forming

Source: PsychonautWiki

Dosage

This dosage information is gathered from users and resources for educational purposes only. It is not a recommendation and should be verified with other sources for accuracy.

oral

light: 0.5-1mg

common: 1-3mg

strong: 3-5mg

Source: PsychonautWiki

Effects

  • muscle relaxation
  • headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Dream potentiation
  • Depersonalization
  • Sedation
  • irritability
  • Decreased libido

Source: Tripsit.me

Tolerance

full

after prolonged and repeated usage

half

7 days

zero

14 days

Source: PsychonautWiki

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