Melatonin for jetlag

I have always suffered from jetlag to a point of debilitation following the return journey from the West Coast of the US

I am considering using melatonin but am a little confused when I would have to take this

Usually fly LHR to LAS, LAX or SFO and return - this years flight departures will be 13.00 hrs outbound and 17.30 hrs inbound

Any tips from users?

Thanks

Take it before retiring for 3 or more nights before travelling (I dont take it onboard as it there is an emergency I like to be awake) then for 3 or 4 evening when you reach your destination.

Works a treat for me and been using it now for over 10yrs on my business trips

[Darren Wheeler]

Works for me, but I would start on the 3mg tablets rather than the 5mg. The 5 can be rather strong and make it worse.

Thanks folks ... will give it a go, at 3mg to start

Works really well for us too.No jetlag this time at all!!!

Works for me, but I would start on the 3mg tablets rather than the 5mg. The 5 can be rather strong and make it worse.

Like you I stick to the 3mg - infact never used the 5mg - have some in an unopened bottle but as 3mg works fine, the stronger ones will remain in said bottle

And you can get it all over the place, but Walmart's own brand (Equate, I think) is as good as any.

I just used it on my return from Florida and did not notice any difference. I think they're a bit of snake oil to be honest.

Just seen this on another forum and thought of this thread. Post #3:

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/sho ... ?t=3073888