Most Popular Brands: NSI 5-HTP
5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally-occurring amino acid marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
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| Other | 12 |
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1 | ||||
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 11 |
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3 | ||
| Depression | 7 |
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2 | ||||
| Slow my ALS progress | 5 |
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1 | ||||
| Mood | 3 | 0 | |||||
| General health | 3 | 0 |
See all 45 patients currently taking 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
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Top 10 dosages based on patients currently taking 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). See all 13 dosages ►
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Did not seem to work
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8 | 36% |
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Other
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5 | 23% |
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Expense
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4 | 18% |
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Course of treatment ended
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3 | 14% |
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Not indicated
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2 | 9% |
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Personal research
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2 | 9% |
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Side effects too severe
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2 | 9% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 5% |
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See all 22 patients who’ve stopped taking 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
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Report created on November 21, 2009.