5 HTP

Curtstl7 · Post by **Curtstl7** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:03 pm

has anyone had any success with 5 HTP?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:52 pm

Hello, I was put on 5HTP by my PCP last spring. I was on it for about 6 months and it did help me for awhile. I got off of it and may be getting back on soon. I took a low dose 50 mg at night as when I tried to take more, it made me very sleepy the next morning - hard to get going. Hope that helps.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:16 pm

What is 5 HTP I am not familiar with that?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 2:32 pm

Hi Jill, it is an alternative taking something like Lexapro. It a natural occuring amino acid that precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. My PCP wanted me to try Lexapro but I didn't want to cause of possible side effects so I tried the 5HTP instead. I was having shortness of breath everyday and it took that away pretty fast. I felt more relaxed and calm but I couldn't take as much as my PCP suggested as it wiped me out!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 3:04 pm

Thanks Ms H. I haven't heard of that one and I haven't seen it mentioned much on these boards. I wonder why? Well if it helps someone over the hump and can help with working the program then that's a good thing

J~