5-HTP
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Richard.N
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I'm taking 15mg of an antidepressant called Zispin which blocks some of the 5HTP receptors. Seems to keep my outlook fairly balanced although I do get a bit irritable sometimes.
I've tried the Serotone brand of 5HTP and it made me anxious - a bit like a weak version of an SSRI.
I've tried the Serotone brand of 5HTP and it made me anxious - a bit like a weak version of an SSRI.
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
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dvdx2
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Re: 5-HTP
I take 5-htp every day (1 tablet in the morning) and it has improved my mood. I found it made me a bit anxious the first day or so, but it vanished.
I do find it harder to sleep if I also take an extra one at night
I do find it harder to sleep if I also take an extra one at night
Age: 39 | Onset Age: 21 | Symptoms: burning on urination/back pain/nerve pain in thighs/anxiety | Helped By: relaxation/internal/external trigger point therapy activity/swimming/exerise | Worsened By: sexual activity/stress/anxiety/ocassionally alcohol/gluten