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"What is the normal dosage?" , Mon 17 Dec 14:20

Hello,

I have been suffering from anxiety and depression for over six months now. My doctor prescribed me Serzone, but I had to discontinue it due to the side effects. I have been taking SJW, 300mg x 3 along with Kava Kava instead for about two months. While I see a little change, I am still sad most of the time. Recently, I read about 5-htp, and ran out to buy it. My question concerns how much is safe for me to take, and whether or not it seems like too much to take all three at the same time. Does anyone have any insight?? Thanks a lot.
P.S: I have been taking 150mg of 5-htp for two days

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"Re(1):What is the normal dosage?" , Mon 17 Dec 20:44

Hi,
I also have depression and anxiety and have just begun taking SJW and 5HTP. I have read that the normal dosage to try is 100 mg three times a day with meals. This is the dose that the major studies have used. If you don't find a good response in 2 weeks then move is up to 200 mg three times a day. At the very most you can use a total of 900 mg a day because studies have shown that up to 1000 mg a day does not hurt you. I have had so many problems with SSRI's and side effects and I'm ready for a natural product to actually work for me. We'll see--best of luck!

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