Posted by retrojen on December 26, 2004, at 21:29:08
In reply to 5-HTP users- What does it do for you?, posted by catmint on December 13, 2004, at 22:56:52
> Is it ok for bipolars?
>Start out on a small dose. It's mild and it has a wide margin of clinical efficacy. Monitor how you feel. My SO is most likely bipolar and commented on having extreme irritability with a low dose.
I take 100-200 mgs for sleep and it works great.
People who've taken it for depression usually take a much higher daily dose. With bipolar, I would tread cautiously, because for some folks, substances affecting serotonin can switch people with bipolar into a manic phase. Taking a mood stabilizer for bipolar is a good thing....
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