Effectiveness, Ease of Use, and Satisfaction (2024)

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This comment is for those of you who eventually get side effects. If you are experiencing anxiety, mind racing, etc after being on 5-htp, this is often the symptoms of serotonin syndrome. It means you do not need that much. Some of these doses are crazy. You should also drink green tea eith your 5-htp to protect your arteries (theoretical side effect). A side BENEFIT of green tea is that it has theanine which will increase other brain chemicals that might be low. I suffer from moderate to severe depression at times, and can only 50 mg for about 3-4 days before I start suffering from anxiety. Then I'm good for weeks. Take your 5-htp...not too much...for whatever amt of days. As soon as you start getting s/e's, this is your threshold. Do not take again till the benefits wear off. You'll have to play around with this. I suspect some people may be more sensitive due to various reasons. Maybe even methylation problems. Also remember serotonin ain't the only kid on the block. If it doesnt work, you may need help with another brain chemical, or multiple. Be well and God bless.Read More Read Less

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It is still early days. I was on sertraline but have phased it out. I certainly had a few sick to the stomach moments on the 1st few days. Day 2 I forgot not eat and my cereal bounced. Since then, apart from somethimes not taking it early enough in the morning to digest on my empty stomach, I have been taking 200mg each morning. I've rad alot of the comments and there is sound advice. do yourself a favour - Start on a lower dose. You'll avoid those sick stomach moments until your body adjusts. And we're only talking a few days, a week at most. Since starting taking these [2 weeks] I have had a migraine but it was longer since the previous one and not so intense. On face value things are coming along. I also have a reduced appetite. Given I am about 30kg overweight, the loss of 2 kilos in 2 weeks leading up to Christmas is wonderful too! I acan't find the brand I use in the list - it is HealthSpark 5-HTP 100mgRead More Read Less

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I am able to sleep much better and have not had a panic attack for some weeks now. I seem to dream a lot more.

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Bad trouble with depression and anxiety-for years had been on Effexor then Paxil. Naturalistic dr checked my blood for serotonin and lithium; I had low serotonin and no lithium. Prescribed OTC lithate by Biotech (20mg daily) and 5-htp (100mg at bedtime) Solaray . No longer need pseudo medicine with the lousy side effects. I am free!

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Terrible headaches some migrains, feel so much better Thank God!

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Took 5-HTP since 3 days to improve sleep. However, sleep quality got worse instead of improving; I have vivid dreams; I suffer from flatulence & I'm very irritable. I'm stopping to take this supplement immediately.

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i was under Cymbalta and lamo for 2 years, spoke to my pcp and decided to dropped, i was terrified for the withdrawal syndrome but then i was recommended by my therapist about this option and it really works, i am taken my vit B, and when you combine with melatonin for trouble sleepers as me they work perfect together, i am so happy feeling so confident and i dont have the mood changes or trouble sleeping as before i understand is a natural source which is better, i dont understand why doctors dont recommended this to their patiences Read More Read Less

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I had debilitating migraines for many years and was on every medication imaginable and went to head of neurology at the Cleveland Clinic. Nothing prescribed worked. I had migraine charts showing 15 migraines per month some debilitating. I heard about 5-htp from on-line research that I did so I tried it. I had heard that I needed to take it for at least 90 days before I would get results. The results did take about 90 days. I used 100 mg twice a day for 90 days and my headaches went completely away. I mean no more headaches. After 90 days, I went down to a maintenance dosage of 50 mg per day which I still take and do not get migraines anymore at all. This herbal remedy completely cured me. I have not noticed any side effects. I have also known to take the lowest dosage that keeps headaches from returning. I have not been able to find capsules any smaller than 50 mg which is what I take daily now. This medicine gave me my life back! Read More Read Less

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5-htp has worked well for me so far. i started to take it recently to help me keep my anxiety and stress levels down. i have Hoshimitos thyroid disease and keeping stress levels down is extremely important for many reasons but also for weight loss. i usually wake up several times through out the night and for the first time in a long time i slept a full night, actually 9 hours with out waking up!!! i felt rested and woke up feeling happy and ready to start my day. i only take the 100 mg instead of 200 mg to start out since it did make me sleep so long. i usually have vivid dreams abut with this assistance i didnt have any recollected dreams which is good for me.Read More Read Less

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After reading a book that described how anxiety and depression can cause an "overfocussed" kind of brain, I decided to try 5-HTP. I had been suffering from symptoms related to PTSD. After a very short time, I started sleeping through the night. I'm so glad I tried this before going on anti-depressants!

Condition: Weight loss

I originally started using this to decrease carb cravings on a low carb diet (BTW, it worked). I found that my anger/anxiety was reduced remarkably after a stressful drive. I didn't know it would work on that too! Tryptophan is the supplement that was removed from the market after a bad batch made in Japan caused EMS. I'm wondering how much influence the pharmaceutical companies have had in the information provided here.

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I have PCOS and have always had bad PMS (depression symptoms which can trigger my PTSS). I never wanted to get on meds and gave this shot. Have been on it for several years now. I would never quit this - it is such a load off, a release/. I take 1 pill per night and 2 pills per night when the PMS starts hitting. The brand is Natures Bounty. I think the B6 is an important part of this, so I like this brand. RECOMMENDATION: take this before bed, it works quickly and can make you tired. When I take 2 pills instead of 1, I do feel more tired in the morning. There are no further side effects and enjoy the sanity. I recommend this product very much. Read More Read Less

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I started taking 200mg 5-HTP spread over two doses each day, not for "depression" as such but for low mood. It's an important distinction as I can't make a recommendation for its effectiveness for severe depression. However, for my mood, I was amazed! It really works! I am noticeably brighter, less negative, more motivated, able to move about quicker and exercise, and my over-appetite and over-sleeping have gone. I have never found a non-prescription supplement that had such a real effect - none of the others have helped. However, I am still adjusting to it, since I feel a bit "wired" after taking it. In addition, I have felt a bit of a seratonin "high", which is great but I have to adjust to my new emotions as that extra self-confidence could spill over into irritability or feeling more confident expressing inner emotions. It is not as severe as hypomania, but there is definitely a lift in mood that is a shock to the system. However, I will give it time because I would rather be like this than feeling dull, flabby and sleepy, any day! I initially tried just 50mg per day, which is the amount per tablet in the supplement I am taking, but I didn't notice any difference. However I upped it to 200mg after seeing studies on the internet, and this is having the effect.Read More Read Less

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I want to know why there are so many good reviews (which is great), but at the beginning on the aritcle by Web MD is says that 5HTP is possibly UNSAFE. Am looking at this for my daughter and not sure what to do as most people seem to ignore the UNSAFE bit. Any suggestions?

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I have tried Zoloft while severely depressed and hated it. I tried 5-HTP and went from being severely depressed to manageable in a matter of a couple weeks. Within a month I was mentally healthy. I went years without suffering from depression including post pardom. I now use it when I occasionally have episodes of being "down" I love that you don't have to take it ALL the time, I love that you can quit cold turkey without it being harmful. I recommend this product to anyone who is suffering from depression and anxiety.Read More Read Less

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I started using this for my severe mood swings! Its helping a lot during my PMS. I only take it 2 weeks before my period starts and 1 week until it ends. So about 3 weeks/month. Ive noticed a big difference! I no longer have mood swings, or snap! Im happy when i have to. The only weird thing about this product is my weird dreams but everything else is good otherwise

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I had an allergic reaction to the 5 HTP. I got Itchy all over and my throat closed up. I feel like I got hit by a truck 3 days later. Prednisone and Benagryl for me for a few days. IF YOU GET ITCHY STOP TAKING THIS MEDICATION

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Suffer from slight anxiety and insomnia. Ive tried many different things, but i cant stand taking 'doctors pills, xanax etc'. I take a 5-htp 100mg at 8p nightly, works like a champ.. I've experimented and find that if i miss a night or two the results remain, but then insomnia reappears if you remain off dosage. ALL that mess about don't take and side effects; never experienced anything negative.. Nothing like Valerian Root(which made me get depressed and/or have extremely wild dreams) When i do wake up at night or rotate position i find it easy to fall back asleep which for me is literally life saving. Highly recommend 5-HTPRead More Read Less

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Seems to help w/weight, i slept better & waz more active during the day

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