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Posted by qqqsimmons on June 24, 2007, at 12:27:36
any one have experience?
if i take it at night, i feel fatigued, spacey and uncoordinated the next day. i wonder why it has this effect.
i think it also gives vivid dreams (and possibly causes early waking)...this would not be a big surprise since i had similar effects on antidepressants...
possibly similar to paxil?
i think i had a similar effect on serzone...
Posted by nolvas on June 24, 2007, at 13:20:41
In reply to 5 htp side effects, posted by qqqsimmons on June 24, 2007, at 12:27:36
Have you tried the 5HTP precursor L-Tryptophan?
Supplementing with L-Tryptophan lets your body decide best.
http://www.smart-drugs.net/ias-tryptophan-article.htm
"Supplemental 5HTP, the intermediary between tryptophan and serotonin, is also available as a natural remedy for the serotonin deficiency syndrome, yet tryptophan offers a major advantage over 5HTP for many people.
There are nerves that line the intestinal tract, which use serotonin as their neurotransmitter. These nerves contain the carboxylase enzyme that converts 5HTP to serotonin, but not the hydroxylase enzyme that coverts tryptophan to 5HTP.
Thus, when 5HTP is swallowed, large amounts of 5HTP may be picked up by these intestinal serotonergic neurons and quickly converted to serotonin, leading to hyperactivity of these nerves.
This in turn may lead to nausea, vomiting, cramping, constipation and/ or diarrhea, and indeed, the research published on 5HTP since the 1970’s has consistently shown various forms of intestinal discomfort to be the main side effect of 5HTP use.
Yet, because these intestinal neurons cannot convert tryptophan to 5HTP, tryptophan does not cause intestinal distress."
Posted by qqqsimmons on June 24, 2007, at 14:48:55
In reply to Re: 5 htp side effects, posted by nolvas on June 24, 2007, at 13:20:41
anyone try it and want to share experiences?
Posted by Sigismund on June 24, 2007, at 16:04:14
In reply to Re: trytophan, posted by qqqsimmons on June 24, 2007, at 14:48:55
Well, I used to take it and stopped because it didn't seem to be much good for me.
It certainly didn't stop early morning waking, and I am interested that you mention this.
Posted by qqqsimmons on June 24, 2007, at 17:12:32
In reply to Re: trytophan » qqqsimmons, posted by Sigismund on June 24, 2007, at 16:04:14
for me, early waking has been a side effect of most anti-depressants i've taken, as well as fish oil (which affects neurotramsitter levels) and st john's wort.
i believe vitamin b2 helps counter this effect as it's a cofactor to MAO...and it seems to help me...
too much b2 may have a depressive effect.
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