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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: moonbeam121167 on September 11, 2014, 09:39:29 PM

Title: 5-HTP
Post by: moonbeam121167 on September 11, 2014, 09:39:29 PM

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  :thankyou:

Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: honeybun on September 11, 2014, 10:27:22 PM

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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Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: moonbeam121167 on September 12, 2014, 07:34:12 AM

 :thankyou:

Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: Greyhoundgal on September 12, 2014, 12:14:16 PM

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

Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: Hurdity on September 12, 2014, 05:36:02 PM

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

Hurdity x

Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: Milamam on September 12, 2014, 05:40:27 PM

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

Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: moonbeam121167 on September 12, 2014, 06:00:06 PM

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

Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: Greyhoundgal on September 16, 2014, 02:45:31 PM

Quote from: moonbeam121167 on September 12, 2014, 06:00:06 PM

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

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Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: moonbeam121167 on September 16, 2014, 03:20:17 PM

 :thankyou:

Title: Re: 5-HTP
Post by: babyjane on September 16, 2014, 03:23:06 PM

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.