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"5 HTP side effects" , Sat 19 Mar 01:33


I've tried 5 HTP a few times to reduce my syptoms of social anxiety. Each time I have it though, i can only last for a few day because of the side effects.

I feel like my heart beat is faster and irregular (palpitation??) I get a headache and feel kind of foggy and more depressed.

Has anyone else had these sympoms? do the eventually go away. I feel bad putting any undue stress on my body...

Any feedback would be appreciated.


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"Re(1):5 HTP side effects" , Sat 30 Apr 15:51


i had the same scary heart racing and palpatations. I think I got on too much too quick. I also didn't allow enough time for the problem to go away. maybe it was my body just adjustin to the 5htp. I will try it again. if you tried toomuch too soon or didn't give the effects enough time to go away, you may want to try it again.


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"Re(1):5 HTP side effects" , Fri 25 Mar 23:07


yeah I've gone back on it again. this time I'm taking 30mg (half a tablet before sleep) Day one was a bit strange, headache etc, but day 2 seems alot better. I think I have a more positive outlook already. Still early to tell though and side effects are gone. Heart beat seems stronger but no palpitations and heart rate is quite normal.

I might stay on this dose for a week and gradually up it after next week.

Will let you know how I go.

chief


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"Re(1):5 HTP side effects" , Mon 21 Mar 03:11


In my experience... yes, most of the side effects do go away. About all I notice anymore from it is drowsiness, it's a fantastic sleep aid with no grogginess at all in the morning. Seems to promote a better quality of sleep as well.


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"Re(1):5 HTP side effects" , Sun 20 Mar 21:16


Hi,
I tried 5-HTP a while back (50mg per day) and although I didn't experience any of those symptoms you list, I did end up having serious stomach cramps & nausea from it so I had to stop it.


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