Topic Title: side effects
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, Tue 21 Jan 08:24
I'm approaching my doctor today about switching from Celexa to 5-HTP. I'm wondering are there any side effects that are frightening? Nevermind about withdrawal. That I can handle - with my doctor's help. But anything else anyone has experienced? Please let me know - I'm desparate to get off Celexa and want to know there's hope!
Posts: 0 | | Registered: Tue 21 Jan 2003 8:21 |
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| | "Re(1):side effects" , Tue 4 Feb 15:19
I am in the same situation with trying to get off Celexa. Are there certain reasons you chose 5-HTP over St. John's Wort? I am still in the decision process of what to switch to. Hope all is well with you.
Posts: 1 | | Registered: Mon 3 Feb 2003 17:50 |
| | "Re(1):side effects" , Thu 23 Jan 09:34
hello,
I have been taking 5 HTP at 200 mg (50 x 4 times a day) for almost 4 months now. I have had almost no side effects although the first week taking 5 HTP I did once feel a little anxious but it quickly passed. I think as with many SSRI's I may have lost a little bit of my libido and perhaps gained about 5 pounds (while continuing to exercise 5 times a week and eat healthy). I think it's pretty common with anti-depressants and can probably be worked on.
Make sure you stop taking the Celexa for a minimum of 4 weeks before starting 5 HTP or you could get "serotonin syndrome" which occures when there is too much seratonin in the body and it cannot be broken down quickly enough. You doctor should be able to advise you.
Also, the 5 HTP book by Dr. Murray is really informative. Good luck to you. I hope 5 HTP helps you!
Posts: 1 | | Registered: Tue 14 Jan 2003 19:48 |
| | "Re(1):side effects" , Wed 22 Jan 04:51
Hi,
I am now on day 6 of taking 5HTP. The first 3 days were great and then on day 4 I started with a slight shortness of breath and was a little bit more anxious, which has have calmed down ever so slightly by using l-theanine and cutting down on my sugar intake. I am taking 5HTP for anxiety; not very good at going into cinemas and large social functions. I understand from reading other posts on this site that it can take some time to have any effect, so I am going to stick with it for a while. Hope it all goes well for you.
Posts: 1 | | Registered: Sat 18 Jan 2003 6:47 |
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