Posted by fogmama on December 23, 2003, at 17:39:05
Hello,
New poster here. Has anyone ever heard anything about safety of 5-HTP during breastfeeding?
I used to take 5-HTP and it helped tremendously to lift the "fog", but I gave it up when I discovered my pregnancy and haven't taken it since. It's been over a year since I stopped it, and I'd love to be able to get back on it.
But there doesn't seem to be any reliable information out there - the only information is about Prozac, which of course is supposed to be safe for use during breastfeeding. The 5-HTP bottles all carry the standard "not for use while pregnant or breastfeeding" warning, but as far as I can tell this is based on the lack of research, not on anything specific. Does anyone know any different?
I'd like to do therapy, etc., but I can't afford it, and 5-HTP helped me so much before that I want very much to take it again. But not if it could harm my precious baby.
Best wishes to all for a good holiday, and if you have any thoughts for me about this topic I am listening.
Thank you,
fogmama
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