5-HTP starting

obraxton · 11-21-2009, 02:07 PM

I just bought 50mg capsules of 5-HTP....I have a lot of trouble sleeping, overweight due to depression/divorce episode...seems like the 5htp might be the cure for what ails me...major problem with mood eating and such.

Rdm · 11-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Check with your pharmacist if any of your scripts will interact adversely with 5htp. I am on a triptan for migraines and 5htp causes serotonin storm for me and I can't take it because of the triptan. Also I think it is suggested to start with a 100 - 200 mg dose at bedtime.

organic_donna · 11-21-2009, 05:25 PM

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE 5-HTP. I've been on it for years. You cannot take it with any other antidepressants. The max dosage is 100mg 3X a day. I have Now brand 100 mg. If you are depressed take 3X a day. For maintenance take 100mg 1X a day. You will feel great in a few days.
Donna

Su11 · 11-21-2009, 05:31 PM

Try checking out one of Daniel Amen's books (he's an MD) from the library. He talks a lot about supplements and what they can do and what might be helpful.

I just loaded up Dad's and my own weekly pill minders with some enhanced choices compliments of my reading.

I hope this works well, and I agree with asking about possible negative effects with drugs you are taking. Your pharmacist will know.

obraxton · 11-21-2009, 07:50 PM

Well, I'm not on any medication other than birth control...I will definitely check to see if that's okay. I've been off lexapro about 6 months, that should be more than enough time right? Thanks. I saw some with St. John's Wort, some were $30 some were $10. I got the 10, it's called Natrol...

I have heard such great things about it, I really hope it works b/c all the LC'ing i've done I didn't lose a pound, I juice detoxed for a week and only lost 1lb, walking, etc...nothing has worked in 7months, every since I had my son it's been extremely hard when before it LC was the way to go with me-immediate results.

Su11 · 11-22-2009, 11:10 AM

Birth control can definitely be affected by some supplements. Call your pharmacist.

obraxton · 11-22-2009, 12:31 PM

I will...I will go off them if that's the issue...I don't need it anymore, and if this will make me better, I'm all for it.

11-21-2009, 02:07 PM	#1
obraxton MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clementon NJ Posts: 1,347 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/245/150 WOE: Master Cleanse to Atkins 72 with cleanse intervals Start Date: 12/01/09	5-HTP starting I just bought 50mg capsules of 5-HTP....I have a lot of trouble sleeping, overweight due to depression/divorce episode...seems like the 5htp might be the cure for what ails me...major problem with mood eating and such.

11-21-2009, 07:50 PM	#5
obraxton MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clementon NJ Posts: 1,347 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/245/150 WOE: Master Cleanse to Atkins 72 with cleanse intervals Start Date: 12/01/09	Well, I'm not on any medication other than birth control...I will definitely check to see if that's okay. I've been off lexapro about 6 months, that should be more than enough time right? Thanks. I saw some with St. John's Wort, some were $30 some were $10. I got the 10, it's called Natrol... I have heard such great things about it, I really hope it works b/c all the LC'ing i've done I didn't lose a pound, I juice detoxed for a week and only lost 1lb, walking, etc...nothing has worked in 7months, every since I had my son it's been extremely hard when before it LC was the way to go with me-immediate results. __________________ DESSA aka Eli's Mommy *Oh, how I love Jesus; because He first loved me*

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11-21-2009, 04:31 PM	#2
Rdm Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 217 Gallery: Rdm	Check with your pharmacist if any of your scripts will interact adversely with 5htp. I am on a triptan for migraines and 5htp causes serotonin storm for me and I can't take it because of the triptan. Also I think it is suggested to start with a 100 - 200 mg dose at bedtime.

11-21-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
organic_donna Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 76 Gallery: organic_donna	I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE 5-HTP. I've been on it for years. You cannot take it with any other antidepressants. The max dosage is 100mg 3X a day. I have Now brand 100 mg. If you are depressed take 3X a day. For maintenance take 100mg 1X a day. You will feel great in a few days. Donna

11-21-2009, 05:31 PM	#4
Su11 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Outside Perimeter Atlanta Georgia Posts: 13,601 Gallery: Su11 Stats: Total loss- 65 (since Sept 05) WOE: General lower carb- fructose limited	Try checking out one of Daniel Amen's books (he's an MD) from the library. He talks a lot about supplements and what they can do and what might be helpful. I just loaded up Dad's and my own weekly pill minders with some enhanced choices compliments of my reading. I hope this works well, and I agree with asking about possible negative effects with drugs you are taking. Your pharmacist will know.

11-22-2009, 11:10 AM	#6
Su11 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Outside Perimeter Atlanta Georgia Posts: 13,601 Gallery: Su11 Stats: Total loss- 65 (since Sept 05) WOE: General lower carb- fructose limited	Birth control can definitely be affected by some supplements. Call your pharmacist.

11-22-2009, 12:31 PM	#7
obraxton MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Clementon NJ Posts: 1,347 Gallery: obraxton Stats: 260/245/150 WOE: Master Cleanse to Atkins 72 with cleanse intervals Start Date: 12/01/09	I will...I will go off them if that's the issue...I don't need it anymore, and if this will make me better, I'm all for it.