Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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So far so good! I started 5 htp over a month ago at 100 mg 1st thing in the morning. It has helped lift my depression and pms symptoms. I just recently added sameE because I heard the two work well together - we'll see. Best part of 5 htp is no side effects that I can tell.

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So far so good! I started 5 htp over a month ago at 100 mg 1st thing in the morning. It has helped lift my depression and pms symptoms. I just recently added sameE because I heard the two work well together - we'll see. Best part of 5 htp is no side effects that I can tell.
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Reviewer: Jackinnaboxx, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I have had a clinical depression problem for 28 years, taking Tofranil for 15 years because it was the only drug that really worked well. Because of my age and heart problems Tofranil was causing, i tried 5-HTP as an alternative. At 300 mgs daily i feel wonderful, it works better than any prescription drug i've been on. Also insomnia and over eating that was associated with my depression is go ... Show Full Comment

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I have had a clinical depression problem for 28 years, taking Tofranil for 15 years because it was the only drug that really worked well. Because of my age and heart problems Tofranil was causing, i tried 5-HTP as an alternative. At 300 mgs daily i feel wonderful, it works better than any prescription drug i've been on. Also insomnia and over eating that was associated with my depression is gone with no side effects from taking 5-HTP. So please, if you're having depression problems give it a try. I realize not all medications or supplements work well for everyone, but it very well could give you your life back if you're depressed.
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Reviewer: rominamq, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I used to take Prozac and since it started working less and less I decided to start on 5-HTP. I take 100mg every morning. At first I got nauseous after eating my breakfast but that slowly went away after one week of taking it. Now I'm having these nervous ticks, like a tingling all over my body (the kind you get when you hit your funny bone, but it doesn't hurt — and it's all over). ... Show Full Comment

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I used to take Prozac and since it started working less and less I decided to start on 5-HTP. I take 100mg every morning. At first I got nauseous after eating my breakfast but that slowly went away after one week of taking it. Now I'm having these nervous ticks, like a tingling all over my body (the kind you get when you hit your funny bone, but it doesn't hurt — and it's all over). I'm not sure what that's coming from. I had a crown put in and that's when it started. It could be from the crown or the 5-HTP. I won't find out until I start experimenting (taking 50mg of 5-HTP, or taking every other day, etc.) I'd like to ask my doctor but doctors here on the East Coast don't deal with non dug medications. I asked him already about other things and I didn't get an answer. I will add another comment as I figure out what the problem is.
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Reviewer: dvdmomof3, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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I was depressed and had anxieties for a few years number of years. I didn't relize I was off balance because of my depression. I have been taking the 5 htp for over 4 months now and not only did my depression disappear, I lost 35lbs and my cycle is finally back on track like it used to be over 9 years ago before having my 3rd child. I never had any side effects! It has given me my life back an ... Show Full Comment

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I was depressed and had anxieties for a few years number of years. I didn't relize I was off balance because of my depression. I have been taking the 5 htp for over 4 months now and not only did my depression disappear, I lost 35lbs and my cycle is finally back on track like it used to be over 9 years ago before having my 3rd child. I never had any side effects! It has given me my life back and you can ask my kids how much more happier they are to have a happy Mom!
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Reviewer: algoma, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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I am in my early 50's and have been just feeling blah, no energy, not wanting to do anything,just not happy with life. I had also been gaining weight and being very agitated with anyone especially my dear sweet husband whom I would bite his head off at any given moment. My husband wanted me to see a Dr. any Dr.! He couldn't take my mood swings any longer. More than half of the population i ... Show Full Comment

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I am in my early 50's and have been just feeling blah, no energy, not wanting to do anything,just not happy with life. I had also been gaining weight and being very agitated with anyone especially my dear sweet husband whom I would bite his head off at any given moment. My husband wanted me to see a Dr. any Dr.! He couldn't take my mood swings any longer. More than half of the population is on some sort of prescription drug for depression and anxiety and I didn't want to be one more statistic. I did research on serotonin depletion and 5 HTP. I take 50mg at night on a empty stomach as is directed, with any new medication or supplement start with the lowest dose. Also research what are good reputable brands. What a difference it has made in my mood. I have more energy than ever from am to pm. I am happy to get out of bed in the morning, I am sleeping well, the first night I had some strange dreams but that was it. I also take 3mg of melatonin. I don't feel sad or have that blah feeling and I no longer bite my husbands head off! I feel very stable. I would rather try supplements that are more natural to my body than pharmeceuticals and this one has been a God send. Only side effect, if it is one, is that I don't feel hungry. Maybe the extra weight will finally come off.
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