5-HTP and anti-depressants

[Pject]

I am currently taking Celexa (anti-d). I take 40 mg a day. I have trouble sleeping and have read little about 5-HTP. The label says to not take it with anti-d.

Does anyone know how dangerous this combo would be?

I am not sure exactly how Celexa works. I believe it blocks seratonin reuptake (might be wrong). Would not taking 5-HTP, a precursor to Seratonin, be doing exactly what the Celexa is trying to prevent.

Any feedback APPRECIATED !!


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[THeMaCHinE]

Probably best not to mix them -- but might be good to keep in mind for when you want to come off the celexa.

I haven't tried 5-HTP, but when I came off effexor, I used about 6 grams a day of inositol over 3 dosages w/ grapefruit juice and it worked wonders. Better than the effexor and the prozac I had tried before that!

If I had it to do again I, firstly wouldn't have gone on the drugs and gone straight to inositol/5htp, secondly would have used about 6 grams a day of inositol w/ 50-100 mgs/day of 5htp.

If you're not sure, talk to your doctor. GaryWary also knows his shit on these types of supps. Try searching some of his old posts.

 

[bmjaa]

Why not to mix

Can cause excessive seretonin see link...

http://www.uspharmacist.com/NewLook/DisplayArticle.cfm?item_num=94

 

[Thaibox]

I know nothing about the combination effects. However, 5-htp is inferior to L-tryptophan bro. Its more expensive, but worth the difference.