Posted by jay on November 16, 2003, at 8:39:50
In reply to Re: Would a small dose of 5-HTP help boost Prozac?, posted by Robert Fairburn on November 15, 2003, at 18:06:42
> > > > Hey folks...I was wondering if anybody takes a tiny bit of 5-HTP with their SSRI or any antidepressant?
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> > > > Thanks in advance..
> > > > Jay
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> > > I don't (I'm not tolerant of SSRI meds, in any case), but it's safe the way you describe (low dose). The dose makes the poison.
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> > > Lar
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> > Thanks Lar....I was wondering if the 5-HTP would possibly help sensitize some of the serotonin receptors again, the ones that where down-regulated by the Prozac. I know that sounds odd, but it appears much of the 'poop-out' people talk about is simply just that...down-regulation. I will keep experimenting, but just with a tiny amount...and report back.
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> > Thanks!
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> > Jay
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> I think it might be more than down-regulation, ssri keep serotinon in the synaptic gap for longer periods allow more serotinon to be destroyed by MOA hence resulting in less serotinon in the body
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> Regards Robert
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Ya I think you are likely right on that one Robert, as many experiments show that when a person takes an SSRI, they have no increase in their total bodily amount of serotonin.Thanks...
Jay
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