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Can L-Tryptophan Be Taken Instead Of Ativan?

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Posted on Tue, 29 Sep 2015
Question: I have been feeling anxious.. A friend recommended I try l-tryptophan 500 mg in stead of taking Ativan. .5 mg
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (45 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Would advise against l tryptophan

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

l-tryptophan is used in depression in combination at lower doses with other anti depressants.

It can further fuel anxiety or a panic attack. Ativan would be a better option for now. So, I would not recommend l tryptophan.

The recommended step would be to consult a psychiatrist for a XXXXXXX mental state exam to look for anxiety and/or depression and advise behavioral cognitive therapy, psychotherapy and medication accordingly.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Can L-Tryptophan Be Taken Instead Of Ativan?

Brief Answer: Would advise against l tryptophan Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern l-tryptophan is used in depression in combination at lower doses with other anti depressants. It can further fuel anxiety or a panic attack. Ativan would be a better option for now. So, I would not recommend l tryptophan. The recommended step would be to consult a psychiatrist for a XXXXXXX mental state exam to look for anxiety and/or depression and advise behavioral cognitive therapy, psychotherapy and medication accordingly. Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil