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Posted by mogger on July 4, 2021, at 9:46:58
My Dr. is adamant that it is safe to combine meds and 5-htp. Does anyone agree with this? There is an interesting article on using it as adjunct for Treatment Resistant Depression.
Posted by undopaminergic on July 4, 2021, at 10:19:53
In reply to Can 5-htp be taken with antidepressants?, posted by mogger on July 4, 2021, at 9:46:58
> My Dr. is adamant that it is safe to combine meds and 5-htp. Does anyone agree with this? There is an interesting article on using it as adjunct for Treatment Resistant Depression.
>5-HTP can potentiate serotonin reuptake inhibitors, so with this class of antidepressants, caution is advised. Remember that it is the dose that makes the poison.
-undopaminergic
Posted by mogger on July 4, 2021, at 11:32:09
In reply to Re: Can 5-htp be taken with antidepressants?, posted by undopaminergic on July 4, 2021, at 10:19:53
I take 4 serotonergic meds so thank for the reply! I shall stay away.
Posted by rjlockhart37 on July 4, 2021, at 15:43:20
In reply to Can 5-htp be taken with antidepressants?, posted by mogger on July 4, 2021, at 9:46:58
5htp in low doses, like 50mg capsule would not hurt, i take prozac 80mg maximum dose and i had no problems with serotonin syndrome....but if you take 4 serogentic meds that would be another story, a very low dose of 5htp replenishes serotonin but if more than couple serotonin meds that would be risky.
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 5, 2021, at 22:04:55
In reply to Can 5-htp be taken with antidepressants?, posted by mogger on July 4, 2021, at 9:46:58
I don't know. Id start out low and carefully.
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 5, 2021, at 22:05:35
In reply to Re: Can 5-htp be taken with antidepressants? » undopaminergic, posted by mogger on July 4, 2021, at 11:32:09
4 serotonergic ones + 5HTP sounds like a little too much.
Posted by mogger on July 6, 2021, at 14:58:53
In reply to Re: Can 5-htp be taken with antidepressants?, posted by undopaminergic on July 4, 2021, at 10:19:53
Very interesting
https://escholarship.org/content/qt2bb1387j/qt2bb1387j_noSplash_a45c48347f334bfb818e7312261c407f.pdf
Posted by mogger on July 6, 2021, at 15:01:10
In reply to Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by mogger on July 6, 2021, at 14:58:53
Sorry this is the article:
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 7, 2021, at 10:08:48
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by mogger on July 6, 2021, at 15:01:10
Im a bit concerned about peak X though. Not all extended release products gaurantee that they are free of it.
Posted by mogger on July 7, 2021, at 10:12:59
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by Lamdage22 on July 7, 2021, at 10:08:48
I know it didnt work out unfortunately but would you mind sharing your experience?
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 7, 2021, at 10:25:02
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by mogger on July 7, 2021, at 10:12:59
Right now I am just microdosing because I am not completely off of antidepressants. Got some heart issues (at least that is what I think). It may be caused by excess iron. Or 5-htp. That is why microdosing. I will find out in a few days if it is Iron.
All I can say is it seems that I can now give antidepressants a miss without my mood deteriorating. Before I could not. I am on a pretty comprehensive orthomolecular regimen though. 5-HTP does not relly work in isolation. It relies on other nutrients to transform into Serotonin.
When I know more and I got off the rest of Venlafaxine, I may try higher doses. I get a bad impression when I feel my pulse under duress. Hope it will subside.
Posted by mogger on July 7, 2021, at 15:02:24
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by Lamdage22 on July 7, 2021, at 10:25:02
It is awesome that you are so aware of your condition at all times and can feel when things are amiss. I know life extension is a highly trusted brand. I am going to look into it!
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 14, 2021, at 4:31:48
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by mogger on July 7, 2021, at 15:02:24
I abandoned the remaining 18mg of Venlafaxine and now tolerate much more 5-HTP without any heart issues that I noted. Taking 25mg couple times a day. Not sure if I will ultimately feel better, the same or worse. I sure could further ramp up 5-HTP more but I first want Venlafaxine to leave my system. Feeling a bit irritated.
Posted by mogger on July 14, 2021, at 5:35:15
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by Lamdage22 on July 14, 2021, at 4:31:48
I took 100 mgs of time release Natrol brand and didnt have any issues. Made me too tired though so I discontinued.
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 14, 2021, at 6:17:52
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article » Lamdage22, posted by mogger on July 14, 2021, at 5:35:15
Im not too tired yet. But that is a concern for me as well. Might be Melatonin that is produced from Serotonin. As a sleep aid, melatonin pooped out quickly.
Posted by Lamdage22 on July 14, 2021, at 10:10:57
In reply to Re: Slow Release versus IR 5 htp pubmed article, posted by Lamdage22 on July 14, 2021, at 4:31:48
Im sure there will be pros and cons. At some point I justhave to decide if the pros outweigh the cons or not.
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