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Old 12-12-2006, 04:52
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5-HTP for depression

Last August I was prescribed sertraline (Zoloft) for depression. When I first started taking it, the side effects were horrible, but after about 3 days, they alleviated. However as I continued taking it, I felt less and less like myself, and I was getting snappy at people, getting angrier more easily.

About the same time I went on Zoloft, I had heard about 5-HTP, which I learned contained precursors to the production of serotonin, which is the chemical that Zoloft 'recycles'. Since I was no longer taking Zoloft as I was unhappy with the long term effects, I started taking 5-HTP. The first time I took it, I threw up. I don't know if it was coincidence or because of the drug, but it scared me from taking it for awhile. However I started feeling mentally worse every day, so I figured "it was probably just a fluke" and decided to take 5-HTP this morning.

I won't be able to tell short term effects until I take it again tomorrow.(I also took an ephedra and guarana herbal blend - of course a stimulant will make you feel good!) And the long term effects will not be known until a couple months have gone by. However I am willing to stick with it and see what happens.

So, does anyone here have experience with 5-HTP? Even in recreational situations? Any input about 5-HTP, Zoloft, or other depression treatment (drugs or not) would be appreciated.

((I'm sorry if this is in the wrong forum - I wasn't quite sure where to put it))

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