Customer Reviews for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets

Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets

Now enhanced with GABA to support relaxation and restful sleep. Schiff® Melatonin Ultra is a powerful supplement to help you fall asleep. Melatonin Ultra is drug fee and contains natural vitamins and herbs to help you sleep more soundly throughout the night, so that in the morning you'll wake up refreshed and rested. Schiff® Melatonin Ultra contains key nutrients that support healthy sleep and relaxation. Melatonin , produced in the brain, sends a signal to the body that it's time to sleep. As we age, our bodies produce less and less melatonin, so taking melatonin at bedtime helps promote normal sleep patterns. Theanine is a compound found in green tea and is known for its stress relief properties. Theanine helps you wind down before sleep. GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid and neurotransmitter that works to support relaxation and restful sleep patterns. Chamomile and Valerian are two herbs traditionally used for their calming properties. Vitamin B6 is critical for healthy production of GABA and melatonin in the brain. †These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Directions: For best results take one (1) tablet at bedtime or as recommended by your health care professional. To help ease jet lag, take two (2) tablets. Supplement Facts: Serving Size: One (1) Tablet Amount Per Serving - % Daily Value: Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg - 250%, Calcium (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 52 mg - 5%, Melatonin 3 mg - **, L-Theanine 25 mg - **, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) 25 mg - **, Proprietary Herbal Blend [Chamomile Extract (Matricaria chamomilla)(flower) Valerian Extract (Valeriana officinalis)(root)] 8.5 mg - **. **Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Coating (Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Modified Corn Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Glycol, Magnesium Trisilicate), Silicon Dioxide, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Natural Flavor. Guaranteed: No added sugar (sucrose, fructose, lactose), salt (sodium chloride), yeast, wheat, gluten or milk. No preservatives or artificial flavors. Guaranteed for purity, freshness and labeled purity. Warning: Not intended for use by pregnant or lactating women, individuals with autoimmune conditions, depressive disorders, endocrine disorders, serious illness, or other drug use. Seek advice from your health care practitioner prior to use if under medical supervision, taking tranquilizers or sedatives, or taking more than 10 mg of melatonin per day. Do not use before or while operating a motor vehicle or heavy machinery. Not to be taken by individuals under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
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19 of 38(50%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Review 1 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Grannychick
Location:Placerville, CA
Date:March 25, 2013

Good Product

Pros: restfull even when awake or semi-awake
Cons: not sure there are any at my age
"I have used this product for a few weeks now. I find that I rest better, but still only sleep a few hours at a time, but I am not restless when either awake or semi-awake. Last night I combined it with with a Sleep Aid and was able to sleep all night, with only the waking up for the bathroom call and went right back to sleep."
Review 2 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
notacitygal
Location:Powhatan VA
Date:March 9, 2013

a good nights sleep is priceless!

"We never do without it & sleep like babies! Wonderful price for excellent product."
Review 3 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
BikeMatt
Location:Washington, DC
Date:January 9, 2013

Horrible hangover the next day; awful dreams

Pros: costco takes anything back.
Cons: poor sleep quality, next day hangover
Model Number: Ultra
"I'm a big guy and at first tried two of these - I can barely move the following day after taking two. I changed to one and the experience is no different. I'm very groggy and depressed after taking these. While the pills allowed me to fall asleep, I was very restless and experienced awful nightmares even at the single pill dose."
1 of 4 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Maggie2
Location:Macomb, Mi
Date:November 7, 2012

Schiff Melatonin Ultra

Pros: worked quickly and not expensive.
"I only used this product once but it worked very well. I took one tablet at bedtime and I slept like a baby. Woke up refreshed."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
MyBella
Location:Vancouver, WA
Date:August 17, 2012

Sleepless nights

"For the past couple of years I have had a very hard time getting to sleep and staying asleep.
At first I tried one tablet but that did not work. So I started using two of tablets, plus one tablet of 5-HTP, and now I have no problem getting a good nights sleep
"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Junybug
Location:puyallup Wa
Date:August 16, 2012

great value

"This product is pretty effective under normal circumstances but I find that nothing works to help me sleep if I have alot of stress or anxiety. Melatonin relaxes me just enough to be able to fall asleep. I trust the brand that Costco provides."
Review 7 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Anndion
Location:Newport Beach, CA
Date:August 8, 2012

Great Product!

"I have been using it as needed for a few years now. It works much better than Melatonin Plus. I would get sleepy after twenty mins. of taking the pill and wake up very fresh. My friends also love this product!"
Review 8 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Cruzer5CA
Location:Santa Cruz, CA
Date:August 2, 2012

Don't like the GABA

Pros: no pros
Cons: the ultra makes you groggy in the morning
"I really had great results with the Schiff Melatonin PLUS and wish you would carry this again. The Melatonin ULTRA with the GABA causes weird dreams that wake me up and then I can't go back to sleep, which defeats the purpose of taking it."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
ecbot
Location:Seattle, Wa
Date:July 24, 2012

Next Day Fatigue

Pros: does help falling asleep
Cons: causes fatigue the next day
"Got this for my wife. She took about 2/3 the dosage she took with another brand and had no trouble falling asleep. The problem was waking up the next morning and staying awake all day. We took a car trip and she was dozing frequently which she NEVER does as she feels the need to monitor my driving :(
She has gone back to another brand for a few days and will try Schiff again at 1/2 dosage to try to find a good dosage that helps her sleep but does not make her tired the next day.
I suspect we will NOT be buying this brand again."
Review 10 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Jocasch
Location:San Diego, CA
Date:July 17, 2012

Couldn't Sleep Without It

Pros: inexpensive
Cons: sometimes not quite strong enough
"I have problems getting back to sleep if I wake up at night. I've learned the hard way that I can NOT be without this to get back to sleep."
Review 11 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
SouthFlorida
Location:Steamy South Florida
Date:July 13, 2012

What happened to this product?

Cons: product has changed, added ingredients
Model Number: ULTRA
"I have been using the Schiff Melatonin product for years. All of a sudden it becomes "Ultra" and has some added "GABA" ingredients. I have tried this for 10 straight nights and have had NO sleep in 10 straight nights. Just a little cranky here... I am sorry that some how, some one decided to change a terrific product into a "nightmare" ... Sorry for you and sorry for me. I will find another product .... update: 14 days and nights... This item is NOT for me... hope others have better results... WW"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
PrideRules
Location:Richmond area, Virginia
Date:May 20, 2012

Not sure what to think

Pros: helps with sleep/stress
Cons: 25mg gaba is a joke
"First off, i took 2 and felt really relaxed but when I went to lay down I still tossed and turned. I felt as if I was so sleepy but I just couldn't get comfortable...which probably had more to do with my wife taking MY good pillow lol. Seemed to be a good product and left me feeling very calm and relaxed the next morning. Only issue I have with it is they talk about Gaba being in it, but there is only 25mg per pill and the recommended dosage of Gaba for insomnia is up to 1,000mg!!! So it seems to me the gaba addition is nothing but a marketing strategy.That't like taking 1 sip of your coffee in the morning and expecting a boost. Overall I would say give it a try. It's dirt cheap and 300pills."
Review 13 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
pasteve
Location:Port Angeles, WA
Date:May 16, 2012

DOES THE JOB

Pros: great for falling asleep
Cons: does not give you 6 hours uninterrupted sleep
"I've been using this for over 5 years & with rare exception I fall asleep within 45 minutes of swallowing 1 tablet. At times I do wake up 2-3 hours later but have no problem falling asleep again to get my 6-7 hours of needed shut eye!"
Review 14 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
ShopCostcoAlways
Location:Coon Rapids, MN
Date:May 7, 2012

CAUTION Worked but Fatigue all next day

Pros: improved quality sleep throughout night
Cons: caution experienced fatigued all next day, too many add-ons to melatonin
"Doctor recommended 3mg Melatonin for my spouse. I decided to try also. We hadn't taken any before and stopped at Costco on our way home and bought this. It worked for a good night sleep with fewer wakeups and when did wake up fell back to sleep easier. For me it took a few nights of use before it was effective for sleep. For my spouse, it was immediately effective. So we were very pleased at that point. However we were very very fatigued the next day all day long for several days; we thought we were coming down with something or just tired out. When it wasn't going away we realized it must be the Melatonin Ultra, so we started taking a half tablet or 1 1/2 gm, which helped some with the fatigue the next day ...... but not completely. So we bought plain 3gm melatonin and now experience NO fatigue the next day ....we feel normal as we should."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
luckydog2
Location:california
Date:April 16, 2012

Don't Buy it. Doesn't work at all.

Cons: didn't work, could not fall asleep or stay asleep, i slept worse than before
"I used to take Nature Made Melatonin 3mg as needed at night and it worked very well. When I ran out, I simply wanted to try this brand at Costco. Big mistake! Doesn't work. It actually made it worse. I had much worse sleep with this. I rather sleep without this product. I am going back to Nature Made."
Review 16 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Unrested
Location:Long Island, NY
Date:April 10, 2012

Bring back Melatonin Plus

Cons: not condusive to a good sleep.
Model Number: Melatonin Ultra
"The problem with this is the addition of the GABA. I've tried GABA before standalone and had found it caused me to have very vivid dreams which were stressful and not very relaxing. The quality of my sleep worsened quite a bit as a result. I didn't realize upfront the change in this until I put 2 and 2 together as to why I was no longer feeling rested in the morning.
If anyone from Costco is reading this, please bring back the Melatonin Plus as at least an alternative please for those of us that GABA effects adversely. I'll have to get the Plus elsewhere for the time being now."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
tommyboy24
Date:March 30, 2012

Works well

Pros: works great, good price
Cons: none!
"I have used several melatonin products over the years and this one works best for me. I travel a lot and have nothing close to a normal sleep schedule. One or two of these at bedtime makes a big differance. They seem to work much better than just plain melatonin."
Review 18 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
jsanchez
Location:little ferry, nj
Date:March 29, 2012

did not work for me

"This combo did not help. Once I felt sleep and only slept a few hours and woke up wide awake in the middle of the night! Even with 3mg of melatonin I had a hard time falling asleep. It did not serve the purpose for me."
Review 19 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
3 out of 5
3 out of 5
104goodday
Location:Vancouver, WA
Date:March 27, 2012

Melatonin Plus

Model Number: 12176
"I loved the melatonin plus so much & i was so dissappointed to see that Costco doesnt carry it anymore :(
PLEASE BRING BACK THE 'MELATONIN PLUS'"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Schiff® Melatonin Ultra, 300 Tablets
Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
idigdirt
Location:San Francisco
Date:March 20, 2012

Wish there was a zero star rating. . .

Pros: i can get a refund at my local costco!
Cons: i slept worse than before
"Tried one tablet first night. . .did not do anything. Two the second. . .actually slept worse. . .Should I try three? Don't think so. Wish I had paid more attention to the negative reviews here. Could it be the "green tea" component that actually made me feel tense all night??? After all, green tea contains a lot of caffeine. Glad I can take this to my local Costco for a refund!"
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