"Never Heard of 5-HTP Before, Why Add This ? "
, posted Mon 27 Sep 11:23I have not heard of 5-HTP until finding this site. What does 5-HTP do for us that SJW doesn't and why are many of you taking it in addition to SJW?Thanks,Laurie ... read more
LaurieLu
"5-Htp shipping to Australia "
, posted Mon 20 Sep 06:21Hello.Im in Western Australia. Does anyone know of a good site that sends inexpensive 5htp this way quickly? Also how much can you purchase at one time of what dose?Thankyou ... read more
Psyche
"stomach distress - brand suggestion "
, posted Sun 19 Sep 19:45Hi,I bought Natrol 5HTP, liked the way it worked. However, after 2 days, I couldn't tolerate the stomach distress (thank God for gas-x...:). I know that enteric coated brands are supposed to all ... read more
Andyinva
"5-htp B6 : time between taking B6 & 5- htp "
, posted Sat 11 Sep 05:49I have read in a medical article that when you take 50mg of 5-htp you should also 50mg of both B6 and Niacinimide to help it cross the membrane into the brain. I have read on this forum that you shoul ... read more
leonard
"Read About 5-HTP & Minerals + Vitiamins "
, posted Tue 7 Sep 20:39Readers, I have read many of the post tonight here on this site. Some of information has been informitive posted here and I would Like to reply to some of you that need help, that worked and are still ... read more
keveb1
I just started taking St John's Wort again (after a break) and would like to try taking it and 5-htp. Does anyone here take both and if so what do we know about interactions?Thanks so much for any ... read more
littlemouse
I was wondering is anyone knows why this should not be used if you have high blood pressure or borderline diabetes? I started researching this supplement recently and would really like to try it. How ... read more
cookied
"Different brands, different dosage? "
, posted 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 ha ... read more
Beagle
Anyone having headaches involving sinus and eye pain and burning? It has to be the 5 HTP, cause I haven't really taken anything else new. Any help would be welcomed.Thx ... read more
flywithme
"5HTP & Passionflower.....??? "
, posted Mon 23 Aug 12:40Throughout the summer I've been batteling some bad insomnia....In Dr. Murrays book about 5HTP, he suggest combining 5HTP with passionflower for people with bad insomnia (me).....just wondering if anyo ... read more
quadboy
"5htp & B6....an informed opinion please !!! "
, posted Mon 23 Aug 12:32There are times where I just want to "give up" when it comes to alternative treatments. I've read some older posts that claim 5htp & B6 can cause heart valve damage !! AAAGHHH..... For insomnia I be ... read more
quadboy
"weening off "
, posted Mon 16 Aug 14:15I've been on 5htp for 2 weeks at 150 mgs. I'm happy with the3 early results, but I have to get off it temporarily for dianostic purposes for other medical problems. I'd appreciate it if anyone could ... read more
paulykats71
"Natrol 5-HTP "
, posted Fri 13 Aug 21:29:Hi. I am new to the boards and this is my first post. I've read lot's here and very much appreciate all who contribute to this very informative site.I just purchased Natrol 5-HTP 50mg capsul ... read more
romey
I used Perika brand SJW for over 2 months for mild depression with obsessive negative, worrisome thoughts and anxiety. I didn't see any improvement with Perika and in fact felt more obsessive and tens ... read more
dreamerboy
I am new to this site. I have severe depression and severe obsessive thoughts and panic attacks. I've been off the SSRI meds for a year. I just started 5htp at 50 mgs 3xs per day. I noticed within ... read more
paulykats71
I have had vertigo since September due to an inner ear problem but lately I have been feeling sensitivity to light and sound and my head is always killing me. My doctor says these are all parts of the ... read more
kristen7
Hi all--I recently switched from 1200 mg/day SJW to 150mg/day 5-HTP, because after 2.5 months on SJW, I noticed no positive effect on my mood, and in fact, my thoughts felt strangely more obsessive an ... read more
dreamerboy
Hi all, I just started taking 5-HTP the other day and was wondering if anyone has any feedback on which brands are best. I'm taking Vitamin Shoppe's, but I recently found a few that are made in Europ ... read more
dreamerboy
"Just switched from SJW to 5-HTP "
, posted Tue 6 Jul 02:36Hi Everybody,I recently gave up on SJW after taking Perika for 2 1/2 months and seeing no positive effects. In fact, during that time, I became increasingly more obsessive and worrisome in my ... read more
dreamerboy
Hey All!A quick background. Since about a year ago I've started to suffer from severe social anxiety. By severe I mean I get so anxious and nauseas in social situations I need to retreat to a ... read more
orlando
"Anyone Breastfeeding and taking 5HTP???? "
, posted Sat 19 Jun 06:13-- Hello...WOW, I wished I had found this message board over a year ago! I am a proud mother of 4..three beautiful older girls and a new baby boy!!Prior to this last pregnancy I had been dx wi ... read more
MateosMommy
"5-HTP effects wearing off Q! "
, posted Tue 15 Jun 16:04Hey guys,I wonder if u can help me - I hope so! I've been taking 5-HTP for about 4 months and, although it really stabilised my mood (making me feel I could cope), for the past month it doesn't se ... read more
rainbowsend
I have had depression for years and stoped the drugs for two years.Now I have body itching alot .Any one has this expierience before ?and will 5htp help? Thankstony ... read more
tony
Been taking 400mg of 5-HTP daily (based on every clinical trial I could find) for about four weeks for mild depression and anxiety, along with a couple of other supplements and exercise. I think it mi ... read more
baldy1138
"Rhodiola Rosea (Artic Root) "
, posted Fri 14 May 12:08Hello Everyone!I was having a hard time with 5htp and some shortness of breath side affects. So D_alien suggested that I try Rhodiola Rosea. THE STUFF WORKS GREAT! And with no side affects w ... read more
surfingramma
"5-htp and breastfeeding toddler "
, posted Mon 10 May 19:43I have just today begun to take 5-htp and I wonder if it will have a negative effect on my 18.5 month old daughter who is still nursing about 2 times a day( bedtime)I have taken Lexapro about ... read more
pegk
"l-tryptophan "
, posted Wed 5 May 19:59:Anyone out there taking l-tryptophan? I've been taking this supplement for about a month, and it really helps with making me fall asleep at night. I have yet to feel any other positive effects apart ... read more
wolkig
Please help me. I am very, very desperate. I have a chronic gastritis and do not know what to do anymore. I do a very strict diet, acupuncture and hypnosis, take licorice and aloe vera, drink a lo ... read more
Vicky
"5htp dosage question- DUPONT? "
, posted Thu 22 Apr 10:21:Anyone is welcome to answer my question..just know you know lots about it Dupont...here is my dilemma. At first I started off at 50 grams 2x a day and I slept perfectly for two weeks then it just stop ... read more
samanthalove
"Waking up tired- PLEASE READ "
, posted Wed 21 Apr 11:12I started 25 grams of 5htp for insomnia 5 days ago. I recently discovered this dose would put me to sleep nicely and keep me asleep longer than usual without waking me up. Ihe problem is I wake up eve ... read more
samanthalove
"Considering 5HTP due to longterm e effects "
, posted Wed 21 Apr 05:21HiI am coming to terms with the fact that my use of ecstasy a few years ago could be causing some unpleasent sideeffects. I have been suffering from headaches, inability to concentrate or cope ... read more
rawcane
"L-Tryptophan "
, posted Sat 17 Apr 22:45Anyone else tried L-Tryptophan? (as opposed to 5-HTP)I've just started on it and although it's only been a few days it seems to be stabilising my mood & lessening anxiety a bit already...Curious t ... read more
D_alien
I read someplace that there ia particular B vitamin that should not be taken at the same time as 5htp because it can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome. Does anyone know which Bvit that is.read more
Surfingramma
"5htp and sjw "
, posted Thu 8 Apr 05:57:Hi I'm here. Hey I've been using 5htp for a couple of weeks now to help with my diet. However, I can only tolerate 100mg's twice da ... read more
surfingramma
"Prescribed 5-htp for weight???? "
, posted Thu 1 Apr 05:06Can anyone explain why I would be advised to use 5-htp for weight loss??? I recently went into a health shop and asked the assistant for some advise with weight loss, and she advised (and sold) me 5-h ... read more
Steph
"5-htp help depression if taken at bedtime "
, posted Tue 30 Mar 15:53I dont like some of the effects of 5-htp when I take it in the morning, so I want to know is 5-htp helps depression and anxiety if I only took it at night. So basically does 5-htp heal the brain or ju ... read more
mikemcd2882
I am trying to find out how bad it is to drink alcohol while using 5-htp. I am worried because my serotonin glands are already very weak from ecstasy use in high school. ... read more
mikemcd2882
hiive been on and off several different anti depressants -the last being serzone which i took for 18months. I put on weight and had terrible withdrawls coming off this. vowed NEVER to take antidep ... read more
kiwi
"is it safe taking both sam e and 5htp "
, posted Tue 30 Mar 13:49I just came off of paxil after taking it for a couple of years the withdrawals where bad they left me in a state of depression. It�s been about 4 months now and by Gods grace I'm at the tail end of it ... read more
tom
"5-HTP "
, posted Fri 26 Mar 07:14Hi, I'm completely new to this so please bare with me, I have come across this site by accident but I'm so glad I did as it looks really interesting. I'm posting about 5-HTP and basically I'm just won ... read more
Steph