5-hydroxytryptophan for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

• Zob...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2019

5-hydroxytryptophan "7 days ago, I went cold turkey off Phenibut (dangerous, beware severe withdrawals), no sleep, extreme anxiety (I also have generalized and panic attack disorder), and extremely bad depression, which I’ve never had. I came across 5-HTP, which has seemed to help with the depression and anxiety, but it’s only been 3 days. Still can’t sleep, but my brain is in a bad way due to also being an ex-painkiller addict (clean from pills for almost 5 years) and recently Phenibut. I’ve got a very high tolerance to all forms of medications, etc., and started at 100 mg, but it didn’t do anything. 300 mg seems to take the edge off, but I don’t plan on going on a higher dose or for a long period of time because these adverse effects from Phenibut withdrawals only last a few weeks."

• Ann...
• April 24, 2018

5-hydroxytryptophan "I was recommended this by a close family friend who also suffers from anxiety. I took 50 mg a couple of times a week a few months ago and didn't notice a change or any negative side effects at that time. I have been feeling more anxious over the past few weeks due to hormonal imbalance/other issues, so I decided to try again one night when the anxiety was really bad just to see if it could alleviate some of it. I took 1 50 mg capsule about an hour after dinner, and for the first few hours after I took it, I actually felt noticeably less anxious. At one point, my entire body felt very peaceful and relaxed and almost had a warm feeling to it. It did not help me sleep though like some people commented, I woke up multiple times throughout the night and tossed and turned, and then around 6 AM woke up feeling nauseous, wide awake, and anxious again. I'm not sure if this is because of my hormonal imbalance issues right now or side effects from this, but not sure it's worth it to try again."

• Joh...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 4, 2021

5-hydroxytryptophan "When you first take 5-HTP, you should start out slow, 50 mg a day a few hours before sleep. Make sure you use a reputable brand and make sure it is enteric coated and have it with vitamin B6 and C so it can convert to serotonin. The enteric coating will help prevent the 5-HTP from converting to serotonin in the stomach, which can cause stomach upset. Up the dosage slowly until you start noticing a benefit. (Effective dosages are between 50 to 300 mg a day.) As with any supplement or medication, give it time. Give the product at least 6-8 weeks to notice a benefit. Always talk to a medical professional before taking any new supplement or medication. And never take the product with an MAOI or SSRI. You could develop serotonin syndrome. Read the article below to educate yourself on 5-HTP and the current research."

• Por...
• April 17, 2017

5-hydroxytryptophan "I felt great... very calm and confident. But combining 5-HTP with alcohol has caused adverse reactions. Additionally, I feel a sudden downswing sometimes and take a second dose, each dose being 50 mg. Since the supplement I take called Medulla also contains GABA, I am not sure I am doing the right thing, especially drinking up to 4 glasses of wine per night. Lately, I have poured the wine out, because I've felt odd. I am afraid that combining this with other supplements I take, plus Avapro for hypertension might eventually do harm, as the depression feels on the edge of returning and I feel agitated at times."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2020

5-hydroxytryptophan "I decided to give this supplement a chance in combating anxiety and depression for perimenopausal hormone issues. I took 200 mg to start and was violently ill! Cramping, sweating, and vomiting. I probably took too much at once, but I will NEVER take it again."

• Hea...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 19, 2023

5-hydroxytryptophan "I have taken this supplement for over 7 years. I’m not sure if it still works as well as it used to and came here to see about raising dosages. My experience has been overall good. I am a diagnosed NPD. I have increased anxiety around anyone who does better than me in life. To put it mildly, I loathe anyone who might have some sort of leg up on me. My son-in-law is one of these people. A very confident person and can’t seem to be manipulated by anyone. I’m not kidding when I say I just absolutely can’t deal with myself when I am around him or any strong male, really. My speech is off, I have stomach knots, and inside is like a raging fire in my head. I’m working closely with a therapist to change my way of thinking and understand it’s actually me that is the problem and that I am just an insecure old man with a lack of empathy. I have noticed on days when I take a double dose of 200 mg before seeing my son-in-law, I am much more lively and actually enjoy my son-in-law."

• Abi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2019

5-hydroxytryptophan "I took 2 pills about 2 hours ago. The back of the bottle said too. They are 100 mg each. I have really bad anxiety, which leads to my panic attacks. It's been happening more often than not. Anyway, I took 2 pills about 2 hours ago. Not feeling too good right now. My stomach feels yucky. I feel a little warm. Definitely not hungry, and I'm tired. I feel crappy, actually. I've never tried these before. Maybe my body is trying to adjust. I will keep taking them, but only take one a day. I really need this to work. My anxiety is getting the best of me."

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2019

"This has been a game-changing drug for me. I take 100 mg in the morning and 100 mg at night. The brand is Irwin, and it has some other helpful herbs mixed in, B6, CBD, etc. I was on Paxil four years ago, then had a break and started to feel like I needed to get back on something for my anxiety and depression. It was affecting my life and relationship. Extremely hard to control my racing thoughts, I decided to give 5-HTP a shot. I highly recommend it. It has allowed the stress in my life to be seen for what they are. I still get emotions, cry, laugh, but nothing is as manic and extreme as it was. I am so grateful for this product as it is allowing me to live my life but not numb out my feelings or experiences. I am a little concerned about the dependence side of things, but since I have not seen any negative side effects yet (upset stomach and diarrhea the first three days), I do not mind being on this product for as long as I need to."

• Suz...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 15, 2021

"I deal with anxiety and depression, generalized anxiety disorder is my actual diagnosis, and along with that comes insomnia on occasion. I was on Zoloft for a few years, but it left me feeling numb and made me gain weight, so for a couple of years, I wasn’t taking anything, and my anxiety was coming back hard. I did some research on natural supplements and found 5-HTP and haven’t looked back. I’ve been on between 100-200 mg a day for probably almost two years, and I couldn’t be happier. There are zero side effects, my anxiety is well-managed, and I only have insomnia nights now and then. If I find my anxiety getting worse, I just increase the dose to 200 mg for a couple of weeks, and I feel better again."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2021

"It makes me feel so sick and nauseous, so I split the capsule in half. My friend says I seem a lot calmer and it helps with teeth grinding at night. I have only taken it a few times. Then I decided to go on Prozac, encouraged by my GP. I feel so depressed with the Prozac after 4 days, and my teeth grinding has started again. So today, I took half a capsule of 5-HTP, and I became VERY ill and sick. I tried to be sick but couldn’t as I have not eaten much today. I googled and found that 5-HTP and Prozac cannot be taken together. I feel so silly for not checking beforehand. So 5-HTP is very effective, but it has bad side effects, and Prozac makes my depression worse. Both 5-HTP and Prozac have suppressed my appetite, so I lost some weight. There is also research saying 5-HTP, if taken long term, can damage the liver, amongst several other health issues."

• Yes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2024

5-hydroxytryptophan "I have known about 5-HTP for a long time, but I was always afraid to take it because serotonin is not always the cause of all the issues, so I waited to speak to a psychiatrist who did try to prescribe SSRIs and also took Dr. Amen's Brain Health Assessment /brainhealthassessment.com/assessment (in case anyone can benefit from it), and I was like, wow. It is 5-HTP and GABA that I need. So I took 1 pill at bedtime, and I started to feel a bit different, and suddenly I had a smile on my face (bit weird), but I felt so weirdly normal. Then for the last few days, it's like my body is used to certain behaviors, but my mind is not reaching the level of anxiety that I was lately used to experiencing (for example: I would feel 120% limit, palpitation, some aches in the chest, and also the stomach whenever anything would happen that could remotely cause me an anxiety moment. Now I feel everything, but I only feel 20-40% of what I would typically feel. Now I feel normal nervousness. It's a miracle!"

• Gir...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 8, 2022

5-hydroxytryptophan "Started 5-HTP for very debilitating anxiety almost 10 months ago. I started at 100 mg and went up to 300 mg within a couple of weeks. However, within a week, I felt a difference. The anxiety was slightly reduced, but the main effect was I was more motivated, enthusiastic, and had a spring in my step. So much happier (and slightly more resilient to anxiety)! I thought that this drug would be a miracle for people with depression rather than anxiety. Unfortunately, this wonderful effect disappeared a couple of months later. My conclusion is that it may not be suited for long-term anxiety or depression, but if you are going through a rough patch, it may give you the leg up you need during those few weeks. I will now switch to something else. Only side effect was minor headaches for a couple of days when I started or upped the dose."

• kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2017

"I am a 32-year-old female with anxiety, and HTP5 works great for me. It slows down my thought spirals, and I don't have a racing heart anymore. One tablet in the morning and one late afternoon, the calming effect lasts all day. I've never felt sick or nauseous from it, but I do get very vivid dreams. Fortunately, I wake up very calm. I'm so glad I tried this."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 17, 2019

5-hydroxytryptophan "Took 5-HTP for the 1st time in like a year. Took 400 mg along with a probiotic, and about an hour later got a nasty stomachache along with nausea and feeling like I would throw up. Think it was a combination of too much at once along with an empty stomach. So I'm going to try a smaller dose along with eating before."

• Kod...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2017

"After being on Zoloft, I thought it was hopeless until I tried 5-HTP. I've only been on the drug for 2 days, but already feel a tremendous sense of well-being, which I never felt on an antidepressant. I guess if you need an antidepressant for something more severe, go for it. Although I could see this drug used only for mild depression and anxiety, some part of me believes it could be used as a long-term medicine for some. I have nothing but positive results so far!"

• mar...
• January 10, 2017

5-hydroxytryptophan "DANGER!! DANGER!! Do your research before you take this drug. There is a potential contaminant that could lead to serious health conditions. I took this garbage for 1 month, and my face swelled up, and my breathing became restricted before I looked into it more and discovered the possibility of a condition called eosinophilic myalgia, which is correlated with improper production techniques. I stopped taking it, but the side effects still linger."

• Bif...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2020

"I can't take 5-HTP, it has given me serotonin syndrome and I was sick for two days. I can't and won't take SSRIs either. My doctor thinks I am a misfit, and she is right. I should add my doctor, if you can call her, that is an ignoramus and a bigger misfit than me."

• Fis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2020

5-hydroxytryptophan "I've been taking Klonopin (clonazepam) for 12 years for chronic anxiety. I've struggled with depression and self-medicating to help with PTSD. Today I don't use any recreational drugs, today I also bought my first bottle of 5-HTP. I hope I notice some sort of benefit!"

• lil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2021

5-hydroxytryptophan "Someone recommended this to me, and I bought it, let it sit in my cabinet for months untouched with my other vitamins, and randomly started taking all of them. I don't even know what they all do for you, I just know they’re supposed to be good for me."

• Kel...
• December 3, 2015

5-hydroxytryptophan "Almost immediately effective. Clarity and calmness of mind restored and feeling 100% better. I cannot believe it has worked so well."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2020

5-hydroxytryptophan "5-HTP was absolutely terrible. I only took a 100 mg dose for anxiety and had 5 hours of symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Could not sleep. Heart racing. Waves of anxiety, feeling like a panic attack."

• wor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 17, 2014

5-hydroxytryptophan "Choose a sustained/time-release 5-HTP product for a smoother and longer-lasting effect. Combine with a good Vitamin B complex, possibly in the biologically active form."

• Tou...
• October 20, 2020

5-hydroxytryptophan "Was very depressed when I turned to 5-HTP for anxiety. Now I never felt better. Feel like a new person. It’s a miracle pill."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 22, 2014

5-hydroxytryptophan "After a shaky start, I've had a good experience with 5-HTP. It has helped my mornings especially. Worth noting I have taken the 5-HTP patch, not capsules, as I hate swallowing those things!"

• Rya...
• December 30, 2016

5-hydroxytryptophan "I have been taking 5-HTP for about four days and feel sleepy all the time. Has anyone else found this or have any advice for me?"