Kassia Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I'm considering taking 5-HTP for depression but read that it can cause GI side effects, so I'm feeling hesitant. Has anyone experienced unpleasant side effects from 5-HTP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 The times I had GI side effects were when I took a larger dose. I felt queasy for awhile but did not throw up. Smaller doses had no noticeable side effects. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I was going to try it; I bought it and everything, but then I ended up never taking it. I can’t remember why I didn’t take it, but I do recall that I read some sort of warning that made me worry about it. I wish I could remember what it was! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I take 100mg. I’ve never had any GI problems. If I take it right before bed, I have crazy dreams. Otherwise, it’s been amazing for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 7 minutes ago, Emba said: The times I had GI side effects were when I took a larger dose. I was planning on taking 100 mg. twice a day. Do you consider that a smaller dose? 7 minutes ago, Catwoman said: I was going to try it; I bought it and everything, but then I ended up never taking it. I can’t remember why I didn’t take it, but I do recall that I read some sort of warning that made me worry about it. I wish I could remember what it was! If you remember, please let me know! 1 minute ago, freesia said: I take 100mg. I’ve never had any GI problems. If I take it right before bed, I have crazy dreams. Otherwise, it’s been amazing for me. Do you also take melatonin? I'm taking melatonin but wonder if I should stop taking it if I start with 5-HTP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristin0713 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, Kassia said: I was planning on taking 100 mg. twice a day. Do you consider that a smaller dose? If you remember, please let me know! Do you also take melatonin? I'm taking melatonin but wonder if I should stop taking it if I start with 5-HTP. You can take both. My DD takes a supplement before bed that has 5-HTP, melatonin, and L-theanine. She’s also on sertraline for anxiety and OCD. This is under the guidance of her doctor. This is what she’s been taking and it helps Tranquil Sleep In the past, she took just 5-HPT for anxiety but it didn’t make a noticeable difference. That was before she went on sertraline (Zoloft.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Kassia said: I was planning on taking 100 mg. twice a day. Do you consider that a smaller dose? If you remember, please let me know! Do you also take melatonin? I'm taking melatonin but wonder if I should stop taking it if I start with 5-HTP. No, But I do take it with L-theanine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 Just now, freesia said: No, But I do take it with L-theanine. Oh, also, you might start with 100mg and add the second 100 if you need it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emba Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, Kassia said: I was planning on taking 100 mg. twice a day. Do you consider that a smaller dose? If you remember, please let me know! Do you also take melatonin? I'm taking melatonin but wonder if I should stop taking it if I start with 5-HTP. I think that was what I normally took that gave me no problems. It’s been awhile. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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