Topic Title: Dupont?
| |  "Dupont?"
, Wed 8 Jan 14:13
hi Dupont, I've noticed you post alot of useful information and carry alot of knowledge of 5-HTP. My SJW is wearing off and I was curious to know if 5-HTP works better or faster for anxiety and panic attacks. Depression is only a minor issue for me since I have started 900mg of SJW, Vitamin B Complex, excercising and eating better but the panic and anxiety is annoying. I figured if I tried 5-HTP rather than changing SJW brands I can save alot of time than trying both. If you do suggest 5-HTP, what should I be aware of or what dosage should I start out with? Can I also take my Super Vitamin B Complex/Folic Acid with 5-HTP? Thanks
Posts: 64 | | Registered: Tue 8 Oct 2002 19:36 |
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| |  "Re(1):Dupont?"
, Thu 9 Jan 17:56
Since you are already taking sjw and your b vitamins, you could add 5htp to your daily meds. I didn't take both sjw and 5htp but others at this forum have reported success taking them together. Others have also reported an initial increase in anxiety when taking the 5htp, but this does subside as your body adjusts to the 5htp. From what I have read, if you are going to add the 5htp to what you are taking now, the recommended dose is 100 mg.
If you decide to stop the sjw and just take 5htp, the recommended dose is 300 mg/day, and you can continue with the b vitamins/folic acid.
MJ DuPont
Posts: 435 | | Registered: Wed 20 Jun 2001 6:19 |
| | |  "Re(2):Dupont?"
, Mon 3 Feb 09:10
hi dupont, i guess you are the wizard of 5htp. i started 5htp 2 days ago, tonite will be my 3rd. pill. i am only taking 50 mg a night. will increase if necessary. i also take sam-e. is this safe? i am taking 1200 mg. a day, maybe thinking about going down to 800. will my head blow up from too much seratonin? =) i am taking it for panic and depression. i was on paxil and klonipin since 14, i'm now 23, went off all prescription meds. 3 months ago. having a really hard time, could use your wisdom. please help.
Posts: 3 | | Registered: Mon 3 Feb 2003 7:27 |
| | | "Re(3):Dupont?" , Wed 5 Feb 17:00
I don't know much about Sam-e. The dose you are taking seems reasonable to me if not on the low side for 5htp. How do you feel?
MJ DuPont
Posts: 447 | | Registered: Wed 20 Jun 2001 6:19 |
| | | "Re(4):Dupont?" , Fri 7 Feb 14:33
forget the 5htp! as the old saying goes "if it isn't broke, don't fix it!" bad experience with 5htp...
i know it is normal to experience some anxiety for the first few days with 5htp, but i think i had a little more than anxiety. the worst panic attack ever. i think i'll just stick with my sam-e. maybe add a little sjw, MAYBE. do people do that? i wonder if it makes you a little anxious in the beginning also? would it even be worth it to take just a little, like maybe 300 mgs. or is it only benificial to take 900mg? would love to hear from anyone who mixed SAM-E and SJW!!!!!
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| | | "Re(2):Dupont?" , Sun 12 Jan 14:53
Thanks DuPont, I'm probaly going to stick with my current brand of SJW and try 5-HTP later in addition to SJW, Vitamin B complex
and a multi vitamin. I guess I'm expecting alot when I haven't realized how much SJW has been a life saver to me for the past few months. Thanks again for your reply.
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