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5-HTP

Also indexed as:5-Hydroxytryptophan, Hydroxytryptophan
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Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds

5-HTP should not be taken with antidepressants, weight-control drugs, other serotonin-modifying agents, or substances known to cause liver damage, because in these cases 5-HTP may have excessive effects. People with liver disease may not be able to regulate 5-HTP adequately and those suffering from autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma may be more sensitive than others, to 5-HTP.23 These people should not take 5-HTP without consulting a knowledgeable healthcare professional. The safety of taking 5-HTP during pregnancy and breast-feeding is not known at this time.

Interactions with Medicines

Certain medicines interact with this supplement.

What Are Drug Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients

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dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects

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dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine

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dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

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dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction
Citalopram
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Frovatriptan
Paroxetine
Paroxetine Mesylate
Sertraline
Sibutramine
Tramadol
Venlafaxine
Zolpidem
dnicon_CheckExplanation Required
Almotriptan
Carbidopa
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Eletriptan
Olanzapine-Fluoxetine
Rizatriptan
Selegiline
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan Succinate
Zolmitriptan
The Drug-Nutrient Interactions table may not include every possible interaction. Taking medicines with meals, on an empty stomach, or with alcohol may influence their effects. For details, click a medicine and click through to "More about" or refer to the manufacturers’ package information as these are not covered in this table. If you take medications, always discuss the potential risks and benefits of adding a supplement with your doctor or pharmacist.
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