Comparing 5-HTP vs DHEA
| 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) |
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| 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) |
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Over-the-counter
Used for ADHD, Anxiety, Insomnia, Headache. 5-HTP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Dietary Supplementation. DHEA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | More about (dehydroepiandrosterone) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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5-HTP has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 154 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
DHEA has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
View all 5-HTP side effects |
View all DHEA side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
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N/A |
Other dehydroepiandrosterone brands include: Intrarosa | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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4 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 100 drugs are known to interact with 5-HTP:
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A total of 184 drugs are known to interact with DHEA:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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N/A |
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| Professional Resources | ||
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N/A |
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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