Posted by Larry Hoover on December 12, 2004, at 12:22:42
In reply to Re: Is 5-htp safe with SSRI, posted by GeishaGirl on December 12, 2004, at 11:32:22
> Hi everyone,
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> Does anyone know of any books or other resources on taking SSRI's and higher dosages (300 mg. or more) of 5HTP? What effects this may have on a person? My companion takes a low dose of Celexa (15 mg.) and either 300 or 400 mg. of 5HTP. He is working with a psychiatrist that seems to know something about both meds and supplements, but I'm beginning to wonder...
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> Thanx.
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> Geisha GirlThe risks are likely to be mild symptoms of serotonin overload, the so-called serotonin syndrome. http://www.mindbodyconsult.com/protocols/serotonin.html
The potential benefits would be potentiation of the SSRI, and remission of symptoms.
I don't know of a good resource to refer you towards. This combination is being done under the direct supervision of a doctor who will certainly be assessing symptoms and responses. Is your concern about anything in particular, or general concern?
Lar
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