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5-HTP

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Sacramento, CA

Has anyone heard of 5-HTP?

May 22, 2016
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A MyFibroTeam Member

I have been taking it for years, found at Health Food stores and some bigger stores. I have been on AD meds for most of my life and 5 HTP helps me sleep more sound.

May 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

5 HTP is a supposed to increase the production of serotonin and help fight depression and help with 'real sleep'

It should not be used alongside any anti- depressant as it has contraindications. Ideally you should not take it for at least six weeks after taking your last AD.

May 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Please do not try it if you are already on an antidepressants. I took them along side my regular AD's and it was way too much. I have had my adult children try them when they were in a funk and it seemed to help them.

Please consult your doctor before taking them though.

May 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I've never heard of it. Hmmm... Something else to read up on. Let us know how it does for u. Hugs and lots of luck!! 😊❤️

May 22, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes have heard of it, have just been given some to try by a fellow fibro suffer, fingers crossed they help. Have heard good reviews from people so let's see xx

May 22, 2016

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