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What Is 5 Htp

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Dr. Shubham Mehta MD

natural which is safe compared to anti depressant such as 5-htp. Is it safe to take 5-htp when trying to conceive? If so, what is the dosage? Also is it ok to... View answer

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Dr.   Srikanth Reddy MD

Will oxazepam interact with 5-htp? ... View answer

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Dr. Balaji Chinnasami MD

Hi doc, is it safe to take Udiliv (Ursodesoxycholic Acid) along with 5 htp (5 hydroxytryptophan) (which is a natural medicine ) ? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Balaji Chinnasami ( Pediatrician)
Dr.    Alexander H. Sheppe MD

Does 5-HTP help you sleep? Is it safe? Can it be combinef with melatonin? Does it interact wirh other drugs? Like lipitor and bystolic? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe ( Psychiatrist)
Dr.     Alexander H. Sheppe MD

Can 5-HTP be useful in helping weaken the obsessions in OCD or increasing the ability to focus in ADD? b ... View answer

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Dr.  Binoy E B MD

natural supplements. I have bought some 5-htp, which I ve read is beneficial for depression along with anxiety-that is what I have. Can I also take SAMe with the 5-htp, not... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Binoy E B ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi MD

Hi, my brother is taking a low dose of risperidone. He was taking 2.5 mg and tapered down to .05mg. He is not taking any anti depressants . Would it be safe to take 5-htp or st. johns wart for... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi ( Psychiatrist)
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel MD

Hi, I am currently taking 100mg of sertraline each day for anxiety. This seems to ease symptoms. However, I would like to eventually come off it. How is 5-htp in comparison? I understand it is a... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Zainab Hassanali MD

[Suffering depression had it for 2 years, I exercise everyday eat salmon, sardines etc just started on wild fish oils 1500 mg - 3 tablets x 3 times per day. Have bipolar but not medicated never been hyper manic. Hate... View answer

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Dr. Sunny Madar MD

these meds. Would I be able to try 5-HTP to aid in my sleep problems along with these medications? Do ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunny Madar ( General & Family Physician)