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[moonbeam121167]

Hi all can I ask can I take 5 HTP with HRT , a friend recommended them , she said they may help with the headaches, tiredness and energy, but worried about whether I can take them as I am on HRT 

[honeybun]

Yes you can. it has been spoken about before on the forum so if you do a search you will come up with something.

I would do my research though as I think there are a few unwanted side effects.


Honeyb
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[moonbeam121167]

 

[Greyhoundgal]

I was already taking them when I started HRT and it was fine, no side-effects at all.

[Hurdity]

Here is a recent thread on it:
http://www.menopausematters.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,25260.msg387717.html#msg387717

Hurdity x

[Milamam]

Also pay attention that 5 HTPs should not be taken with any types of ADs or if you are taking St. Johns Worth. There is a risk of the so called "serotonin syndrome".
Milamam

[moonbeam121167]

Thanks you ladies for your replies, I have ordered mine from Healthspan, I have took my last Amitriptyline Wednesday so by the time the 5 HTP gets here it should be out of my system, GreyhoundGal how much should I take, I have ordered http://www.healthspan.co.uk/products/5-htp-100mg and but  been told to take 50mg 3 times a day, is that right xx

[Greyhoundgal]

Thanks you ladies for your replies, I have ordered mine from Healthspan, I have took my last Amitriptyline Wednesday so by the time the 5 HTP gets here it should be out of my system, GreyhoundGal how much should I take, I have ordered http://www.healthspan.co.uk/products/5-htp-100mg and but  been told to take 50mg 3 times a day, is that right xx

Have pm'd you...

[moonbeam121167]

 

[babyjane]

good luck with this moonbeam. I had trouble with SSRIs some years ago and tried this as an alternative. I did not like them and settled better with St John's Wort which I still take to stabilise mood but I hope that you get on all right, good luck.