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Reviewer: 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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Began using 5HTP when I lost my insurance for a while and had to go off of Pristiq. AWFUL drug to stop taking abruptly. I was greatly helped by 5HTP! I really don't think there's anything on the planet that could have removed all of the symptoms of that experience, but this was a lifesaver. I noticed an improvement the 2nd or 3rd day, and have been taking ever since. It's also helpful
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Reviewer: Smurf, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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Reviewer: Samme, 19-24 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)
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Struggling with depression for over 5 years, never taken any ssri's or prescribed medication. Began taking 200 mg a day, 100 once and 100 later. Always on an empty stomach, half hour before eating with a B6. Worked almost immediately. Makes you a little sleepy. I was crying for hours almost every day, didn't want to go to school or work, then I felt a smoothness to my life I hadn't fe
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Reviewer: Gord235, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Male, age 66. I have been on Citalopram 20mg.daily for about 15 years. To wean myself off I reduced dosage to 10mg. and started on 5 HTP 50mg. at the same time; then reduced the Citalopram to 10mg. every second day for 7 days. Transition was seamless with no side effects except a better sleep.
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Reviewer: GrandmaWussie, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I switched from SAM-e to 5-htp and I have been very happy with the results. The biggest change is that I am sleeping better and dreams have come back. I wish I had switched sooner to 5-htp. The better sleep helps my mood and outlook immensely. I am in a lighter mood and with a family history of mood disorders and perimenopause.....I'll take all the help I can get.
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