Posted by JLx on October 12, 2005, at 11:50:49
In reply to Augmenting pure tryptophan to SSRI??????????????, posted by qbsbrown on October 11, 2005, at 20:22:30
> I know the scare of serotonin syndrome.
> I see taking tryptophan as increasing serotonin levels, and SSRIs utilizing that serotonin more effectively.
> I believe that i do have low serotonin levels, and that my SSRI won't be as effective, if at all.
>
> I see it as harmless, as long as i stick to under 1 gram per day, same stuff my horse uses, wink wink.
>
> What do you guys think?
>
> regards,
>
> BrianI understand your reasoning. How can the SSRI re-bounce for effective use what's not there to begin with? And if you were getting serotonin from your diet already, then you wouldn't be depressed.
I suspect it's not that simple, however. But you won't know until you try it.
I would suggest you familiarize yourself with the symptoms of serotonin syndrome, and monitor yourself very carefully, and/or ask someone around you to do so for feedback that may be more objective.
I know someone who was on Serzone and Tryptan (tryptophan as prescribed in Canada), who didn't recognize symptoms of serotonin syndrome until his life was very negatively affected.
I felt terrible on SSRIs and not much better on tryptophan alone. I had the same lethargy and tiredness with tryptophan and a terrible stomach ache besides.
Let us know how you go.
JL
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