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Dec 14, 2014, 02:59 PM
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Its a supplement, you can buy over the counter. I have depression and bad ocd. Problem is i think it interacts with my ssri. Should i just stick with meds or eventually try it one day? Im usually in a desperation state so ill try many things that claim to help. another problem is most docs dont recommend these types of things.
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Dec 14, 2014, 03:11 PM
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It's worth a try as a supplement in addition to your SSRI. Some with light depression use it alone and find it effective. You might inquire about Deplin with your pdoc. You need it prescribed, classified as a 'medical food'. I've been taking as a supplement in addition to my SSNRI for about 6 mos. and seems to be making a difference. |
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Dec 14, 2014, 04:50 PM
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With that one you should be careful if you are taking an SSRI. It can cause too much serotonin and serotonin syndrome from what I understand.
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Dec 14, 2014, 04:52 PM
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I would recommend trying Deplin, B vitamins, fish oil, and vitamin D.
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The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Dec 14, 2014, 07:29 PM
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5HTP on SSRI... an absolute no-no. I've seen serotonin syndrome twice in my life and it was pretty scary.
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Feb 01, 2016, 06:26 PM
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Yeah you should definitely ask your doctor before adding supplements, or anything to your diet, because they can interact ...
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Feb 05, 2016, 10:23 PM
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I bought a bottle of 5HTP last year it was 30 dollars. I didn't take it for long though because of the risk of serotonin syndrome.
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Feb 06, 2016, 07:59 AM
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Yeah I've had that before and it was not fun!! |
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