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5HTP

22 replies

alexa1 · 17/10/2006 21:24

Hi. I don't know if any of you with mild to moderate depression have taken these but I have started taking them and find them quite good.

I was taking st johns wort which seemed ok but the prob was u have to take it 3 times a day and i was quite forgetful. Plus u have to take st johns wort 4-6 weeks before u notice anything apparantley.

as i only have to take 1 tablet a day of the 5 HTP 2 at the most, i am finding it much better and effective.

Just wanted to share that with you. maybe some of u are a bit forgetful like me. 1 tablet 3 times a day is a lot when u lead a very busy lifestyle.

OP posts:
MerlinsBeard · 17/10/2006 21:25

erm on the pack of SJW i have ot says 2 per day MAX

alexa1 · 17/10/2006 21:27

what strength is it? maybe mine is a low strength

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MerlinsBeard · 17/10/2006 22:00

just SJW, there wasn't a choice of strength on any of the brands i looked at in boots and sainsburys

Flamebat · 18/10/2006 19:35

5HTP is great stuff - It can be taken in combination with the pill which is why I was on it over SJW

myermay · 18/10/2006 22:30

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shhhh · 19/10/2006 17:09

yes, where;s it from...? Can you have it in pregnancy..?

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 17:14

No - not during pregnancy. I got mine online but I think holland and barrat might do it.

shhhh · 19/10/2006 17:17

FB, thinking of once ds2b arrives..can you take it while bf..? Also anyone advise me on my "progesterone" thread ?

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 17:26

Not advisable during b/f either I can see why - they had a big effect on me, so I wouldn't want to pass it to a baby.

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 17:28

Intrigued by "ds2b"....

calebsmummy · 19/10/2006 18:18

MoM (you know why)

Flame, shall pick your brains about 5HTP as I don't think SJW does a lot for me at the moment. You coming with Psycho next week?

So I have heard you can take SJW and 5HTP at the same time. Is this true? And if so, would I need to chat with the doctor beforehand?

And my SJW says maximum of 2 per day.

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 19:21

I know nuffink! She does tend to plan these things, assume I'm coming but neglect to inform me though...

calebsmummy · 19/10/2006 21:29

I haven't actually set a day with her yet as I was waiting on a friend from Somerset to get back to me, but now know it won't be Monday or Tuesday. You know we'd love to see you too x

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 21:34

Doing birthday stuff with my mum one day, but not sure which. Should be fine though.

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 21:35

Sorry alexa - hijack over

myermay · 19/10/2006 21:42

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Flamebat · 19/10/2006 21:55

Good - I bounced. A lot.

I can only take em once every 2-3 days or I get too hyper. You need to take them at night (forgotten why).

shhhh · 19/10/2006 21:55

fb...ds2b = dear son to be..! .

Ah so not advised while bf..God looks like I may have to "suffer" a little longer .

myermay, let me know how you get oh. How are you btw..? Hows the lo..?

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 22:08

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

calebsmummy · 19/10/2006 22:14

Sorry about the hijack Alexa

Shall go and stock up on the 5HPT stuff in the morning then. I could do with bouncing! Think that is needed in this house atm, rather than just even keel iyswim. Seeing doc on Monday anyway, so shall talk to het then.

shhhh · 19/10/2006 22:14

had you guessing there for a while....!!

Flamebat · 19/10/2006 22:29

CM - We'll find your bounce!

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