Comparing 5-HTP vs Lexapro
| 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | Lexapro (escitalopram) |
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| 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | Lexapro (escitalopram) |
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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 only
Lexapro is an effective antidepressant that may have less potential for adverse effects than other SSRI antidepressants. Prescribed for Anxiety, Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety... View more |
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| More about 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) | More about Lexapro (escitalopram) | ||||||||
| 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. |
Lexapro has an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from a total of 2389 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 15% 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 Lexapro side effects |
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N/A |
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| 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 |
32 hours |
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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 C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 101 drugs are known to interact with 5-HTP:
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A total of 708 drugs are known to interact with Lexapro:
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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. |
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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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August 14, 2002 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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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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