L-Tryptophan

Also indexed as:Tryptophan
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Interactions with Supplements, Foods, & Other Compounds

“Serotonin syndrome,” a serious but uncommon condition caused by excessive amounts of serotonin, has not been reported to result from supplementation with L-tryptophan, but it can be triggered by combining L-tryptophan with drugs that increase serotonin activity (such as certain antidepressants and certain drugs used to treat migraines).10, 11 Also, it is conceivable that L-tryptophan would increase the toxicity of St. John's wort.

Interactions with Medicines

Certain medicines interact with this supplement.

What Are Drug Interactions
Types of interactions:beneficial= Beneficialadverse= Adversecheck= Check
dnicon_BeneficialReplenish Depleted Nutrients
Clozapine
Diclofenac
dnicon_BeneficialReduce Side Effects

none

dnicon_BeneficialSupport Medicine
Allopurinol
Amitriptyline
Amoxapine
Benztropine
Clomipramine
Desipramine
Doxepin
Imipramine
Lithium
Nortriptyline
Protriptyline
Selegiline
Trimipramine
dnicon_AvoidReduces Effectiveness

none

dnicon_AvoidPotential Negative Interaction
Almotriptan
Citalopram
Eletriptan
Escitalopram
Fluoxetine
Fluvoxamine
Frovatriptan
Olanzapine-Fluoxetine
Paroxetine
Paroxetine Mesylate
Rizatriptan
Sertraline
Sibutramine
Sumatriptan
Sumatriptan Succinate
Tramadol
Venlafaxine
Zolmitriptan
Zolpidem
dnicon_CheckExplanation Required
Clorazepate
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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