Posted by fairywings on January 15, 2006, at 21:36:33
In reply to Re: Which do you prefer -- 5-HTP or L-Tryptophan?, posted by blueberry on December 27, 2005, at 19:11:06
I agree with blueberry, this is the way 5 HTP worked for me, and no side effects. I took it for quite some time, then was able to go off with no withdrawl.
Recently I felt I needed it again, and at 100 mg, I felt it deepened the depression, but I didn't try going to 50 to see if that would be better. Go with the lowest dose the helps, like maybe 50 mg. a day. IMO if you go higher than you need, it is paradoxical.
I didn't have much luck with L-Tryptophan, but like blueberry said, everyone's diff. and you have to see what works for you.
fw
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