| |  "Different brands, different dosage?"
, Sun 29 Aug 11:11:
Hi: I'm new to the forum but have learned a lot from reading all the posts. Dupont is such a valuable member and has provided so much help and information. Perhaps someone can help me out.
I have two different brands of 5-HTP (Swiss Natural Sources and Now). The Swiss is 500mg and says to take two capsules (between meals) once or twice daily. The Now is 50mg and says to take one per day, preferably at bedtime. I bought the 50mg after I got the 500mg because I read the normal dosage was 50 to 100mg.
Why is one brand saying to take 1000 to 2000mg per day and the other 50mg per day?
I have been taking the 50mg before bedtime and I have been getting some decent sleep. I have been under insomnia and depression (and anxiety) for about 4 months (was laid off from work in January after 29 years). I have been on Ativan (.5 mg twice daily) but it is the 5-HTP that helps me go to sleep.
The pharmacist told me that 5-HTP is safe to use while on Ativan. Yesterday, I took another 50mg in the afternoon and it calmed me down and I didn't need my normal afternoon dose of Ativan.
I really want to continue getting some sleep and also have the 5-HTP work at my depression. But again, I'm wondering if I should stick to the 50mg at bedtime and maybe it will gradually help with the depression?
Thanks in advance for any advice anybody can provide.
[this message was edited by Beagle on Sun 29 Aug 11:12]
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