Purpose:Treat my mood condition(s)(Started Jun 05, 2011)
Date
Dosage
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Feb 08, 2012
100 mg
Daily
Moderate
None
Usually
A little
Dec 23, 2011
50 mg
Daily
Moderate
None
Usually
Not at all
Date
Feb 08, 2012
Advice & Tips
I think 5-HTP is a treatment that I will always have with me. I am not taking it while going on new antidepressants but will go back on 5-HTP when able.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Date
Dec 23, 2011
Advice & Tips
Recommended to perhaps take higher dose accordingly?
Purposes:OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder), Depression with anxiety, and Cold and heat intolerance(Started Oct 01, 2007)
Date
Dosage
OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
Efficacy
Depression with anxiety
Efficacy
Cold and heat intolerance
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Sep 19, 2010
400 mg
Daily
?
Date
Sep 19, 2010
Advice & Tips
NOTE: 200mg might be adequate (I'm experimenting), especially since the cost is high, and some reports exist that liver can be harmed with long term high dosage. I understand average dosing doesn't exceed 250mg, however, my doctor suggested we try 400mg for possibility that it might help me with heat and cold intolerance issues; of which I haven't been able to determine that it does over this 4-5yr usage. I intend to protect my liver and finances by lowering my dosage to 200mg and see if it is still supportive for my mental health.
NOTE: It has been a GREAT supplement, and it has so many documented benefits for the body's well being. I'm aware of the many side effects that have been documented as possible, but as sensative as I am to medications, and foods, I have not had side effects from this supplement. I have continued to enjoy great benefit from the supplement. Mental Health is my first line of defense for physical health. I've often considered SAMe or Holy Basil for mental health due to various benefits, however, I understand that SAMe can be very expensive, and Holy Basil might be better utilized for short term stress, versus those who've experienced chronic high stress for long periods of time.
Purposes:Other and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)(Started Nov 12, 2008)
Date
Dosage
Other
Efficacy
ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
Efficacy
Side Effects
Adherence
Burden
Nov 16, 2008
300 mg
Daily
Major
Major
None
Always
Not at all
Date
Nov 16, 2008
Advice & Tips
Evaluating 4 different brands to feel which is more effective. Since Glutamate is an excitatory neuro-transmitter which poisons Neurons. Increasing Serotonin should counteract it. First brand is Source Naturals - 100mg, will take this for a week then move on. So far effect is calming, better sleep, less clonus and spasticity.
If you're trying to avoid prescriptions, or you just need a short-term "boost," 5-HTP is really helpful. (Side tip: not that I'm advocating the use of illegal substances, but the "crash" that follows Ecstasy use can be highly alleviated through the use of this supplement.)
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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