Posted by niche on May 9, 2004, at 2:30:11
In reply to Re: Celexa and Ecstasy(MDMA) » niche, posted by chemist on May 8, 2004, at 3:17:32
> > > no thanks required.....i think you will emerge from all of this just fine....and remember, not every med works with everyone, so be open to giving the ``dartboard'' approach a try....kepp us up to date, and all the best, chemist
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> > Started Celexa. 2nd day..bad migraine, even more anxious, very nauseated. I know it takes a while to kick in. But, what about natural alternatives? Any feedback on 5HTP? I read a lot about it being used for anxiety/depression. How much are these calims supported by research? Is there a preferred 5hTP brand? Does it really work? I 'thought' it worked for me for a 'while' in the absence of major 'external' stressers.
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> hello, i can comment that titration on SSRIs is not usually the most pleasant of events, but in time, the side-effects usually go away (to an extent)...with that said, if you are not ot of the woods in 4-6 weeks, then consider an alternative with consult with your doctor....as for 5-HTP, it is decarboxylated and the resultant is serotonin. as with any supplement, be wary of regulations concerning QA/QC, and if you choose to augment, go with L-5-HTP, although i am almost certian the racemate or pure D-5-HTP is available...and yes, the caps on D and L are different than the lowers d and l, let me know if this is of any use, and all the best, chemist
>Thank you. It is hard to do the research with all the brands and claims out there. I spent hours trying to figure out the difference between brands or the difference between L-5-Hydroxytryptophan and the usually marketed'5HTP'that doesn't elaborate much. Also the fact that it is not regulated, makes one doubt the purity or manufacturing standards. I think I'm developing a complex about 'pills' ;-) They make me wonder what is in them that I don't know about. I wish I had your knowledge, or.. at least a testing lab handy.
Well, I gotta work with what I've got at the moment. But thanx again and I'll be back when I have some good news.
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