5-HTP Dosage?!
Question: 5-HTP Dosage!?
I'd like to start taking 5-HTP to help with my high anxiety level and emotional health!. The kind that I bought recommends taking 3 100mg tablets per day!. Is this too high!? I don't want any crazy side effects!. Also, does it matter if it's taken with meals or on an empty stomach!? Thanks!!Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
The Pill Book Guide To Natural Medicines (Mike Murray ND) recommends 50 mg 3 times a day to start, and increase to 100 mg 3 times daily after two weeks if you don't get a good response!. Don't take it if you are taking medication for depression! Nausea and drowsiness are the principal side effects and are more severe at higher doses!. Ask your druggist about side effects or interactions with other meds if you are taking any!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
5-HTP is a sleep remedy so you may get very drowsy if you take it!.
St John's Wort is often recommended for anxiety!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
St John's Wort is often recommended for anxiety!.Www@Answer-Health@Com