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Reviewer: cloudyjewel, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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My Dr put me on 5-Htp after the birth of my daughter since I had severe side effects to most standard anti-depressants. I was suffering from moderate depression and Fibromyalgia. I nursed my daughter for a year while taking it and have not had any ill effects in either of us. Instead, this product has helped TREMENDOUSLY with depression, anxiety, and has given me an overall feeling of well-being a
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Reviewer: None, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I really think this stuff may make a difference.
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Reviewer: Medicinegirl123, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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I started taking 5-HTP for appetite control. Then, I realized that it helped to regulate my mood. I have been taking it on and off for about 3 years or more. I noticed that it works best if I take it regularly. For me, it might be better to take the 100 mg capsule every other day for normal days, and once a day when anxiety and depression symptoms are higher. I used to take it when my depress
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Reviewer: gerard56, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)
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takes the edge off.. feeling well being
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Reviewer: SoCalGal, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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My M.D. suggested that I give it a try, after I asked her to consider a prescription for my mild depression. She told me that 5-HTP was worth trying, as she'd had patients who found it very helpful, without the weight gain and other side effects of prescription products. She did suggest however, that I alternate a few weeks 'on' with a few weeks 'off' for best results. I'
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