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5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin and an intermediate in tryptophan metabolism. It is marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid. more at Wikipedia
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| Anxiety | 4 |
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| Panic Attacks | 3 |
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5-HTP Reviews
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Not sure if this is working or not - have been trying it for about a week. Slept well first night but back to interrupted sleep pattern since then.
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Good until i took it at the same time as Zoloft.... i didn't know about serotonin syndrome. Don't want to go there again! But apart from that it did help.
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Take 50mg at bedtime along with Trazadone for sound sleep.
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also helps
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also helps
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I thing it is probably good for sleep. I used to take Tryptophan before they banned it.
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didn't work
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I am sleeping better than before-so less pain upon waking. But it has made the IBS worse.
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SAW NO REAL DIF
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Seems to work sometimes but I don't use it regualary.
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I use 200mg of 5-htp w/flaxseed omega-3 .. Working wonder for me!!! good luck [More] -
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Hey V, Its funny you brought this up! Iwas just checking it out on another site. Very strange, great minds, LOL! It says it helps raise your ser... [More] -
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Be very careful I've never tried 5htp.But I was on wellbutrin and cymbalta and had to be hospitalized.My blood pressure and heart rate were out of con... [More]
