PrincessMommy Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I tried using 5-htp last spring but I found that it kept me awake at night - as if I'd had a shot of caffeine. Since then I've gone off the pill and have had very emotionally destructive PMS symptoms. I've read that 5-htp is one ingredient in some natural PMS remedies, so I thought I'd add it to my daily regimen which already includes Vit. B complex w/ C and magnesium (also ingred. in PMS remedies). However, I'm going to try taking it during the day rather than at night. I know I could sure use an energy boost anyway and I'm hoping it will help. Does anyone else have the same problem with 5-htp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sun Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I've never had that reaction from 5-htp, but I've always taken it in the morning. I'd try that, and see if that helps. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 5-htp doesn't keep me awake, I take one am and one pm. (I didn't notice any difference if i took only one. I needed the double dose.) another thought is using tryptophan, which breaks down into 5-htp and melatonin (which can help you sleep.) that should only be taken at night - and don't take both trytophan and 5-htp. also, for your b-complex, do make sure you are getting the vitamins in the most bioavailable form. (i.e. b12 should be methylcobalimim, b6 is p5p, folinic acid/L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate (NOT 'folic acid' - yeah, there's a difference) etc.) they will be abosrbed far better, without taxing your liver nearly as much. they generally do cost more - but you're also using what you're paying for. one thing I started for my perimenopause wackadoodle pms was relora. it's a chinese herbal remedy. big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted February 13, 2014 Author Share Posted February 13, 2014 5-htp doesn't keep me awake, I take one am and one pm. (I didn't notice any difference if i took only one. I needed the double dose.) another thought is using tryptophan, which breaks down into 5-htp and melatonin (which can help you sleep.) that should only be taken at night - and don't take both trytophan and 5-htp. also, for your b-complex, do make sure you are getting the vitamins in the most bioavailable form. (i.e. b12 should be methylcobalimim, b6 is p5p, folinic acid/L-5 methyltetrahydrofolate (NOT 'folic acid' - yeah, there's a difference) etc.) they will be abosrbed far better, without taxing your liver nearly as much. they generally do cost more - but you're also using what you're paying for. one thing I started for my perimenopause wackadoodle pms was relora. it's a chinese herbal remedy. big difference. I'd not heard of that. How long have you been using it? And where do you get it. I'll check my b-complex to be sure it's the better kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 It actually helped me sleep better. But I would wake up in the morning with a headache as if I'd drank tons of alcohol the night before :crying: so I had to stop taking it after a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Nope, I use it for a sleep aid! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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