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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have been using 5 HTP for about a year, and the benefits have been amazing!!! I've always been prone to depression, both genetically and environmentally. I have taken Celexa, Wellbutrin (for 2 days, it made me physically ill to the point where I couldn't function!!), Prozac and Lexapro. The Celexa and Prozac both worked well for about 6 months, and then tapered off. Increasing the do
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Reviewer: hambone, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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felt it work great the very first time I tried it. I woke up happier than I've felt in a long time. You do have to take this with a high complex vitamin B and vitamin C for it to be affective. I also take Sam-e, which has helped w depression as well.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was experiencing some depression, did not want any Rx for this condition. I heard and read about 5-HTP for this condition, found it to be good. I tried it and found it works very well for depression. I found it also is an appetite depressor, too. I haven't expereinced any side effects from this supplement. I take 100mg per day. When I first started I took 300mg for 1 week and then the
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Reviewer: kymya, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Caregiver)
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I have a son who is diagnosed High functioning autistic. As I tried various therapies for my son a few things worked that I have kept up. A DAN specialist Rx 5HTP I thought I needed a Rx come to find out I can buy it at any store but I get the gluten/additive/preservative free kind. We had him on it for several months until we ran out WHAT A BIG DIFFERENCE when he was not on it. He did not sleep w
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Reviewer: PMD, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I find 5-HTP to be as effective as xanax and it also curbs my appetite. I wish there was more information for doctors. Is there a perscription for this? I did ask my doctor to look into 5-HTP and I have found only suppliment information. I am not sure how receptive he will be. Regardless, I am determined to ween myself off the xanax. I feel just as calm if not calmer. I don't want to be depend
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