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Hello doctor, i take antidepressant daily pristiq...

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Hello doctor, i take antidepressant daily pristiq tablet 50mg, which doctor had prescribed since a year. Now I am tapering tablet gradually as doctor instruction.first week every other day and 2nd week every 2days and 3rd week every 3days and now this is my 4rd week I am off completely. So my question is can I use 5-htp supplement tablet so withdrawal symptoms will be less? And when I can take 5-htp after completely off antidepressant tablet? Thank you.

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Dr. Heba Salah

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Regarding your question,

Can I take 5-Htp supplemnt during tappring of antidepressant?

You can take it , it dosent harm and can help to reduse the withdrawal symptoms.

What is 5-Htp supplement?

5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) is a chemical by-product of the protein building block L-tryptophan. It is also produced commercially from the seeds of an African plant known as Griffonia simplicifolia .
It works in the brain and central nervous system by increasing the production of the chemical serotonin.

Uses of 5-Htp?

It used for:
  • sleep disorders such as insomnia
  • depression
  • anxiety
  • migraine and tension-type headaches
  • fibromyalgia
  • obesity
  •  premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
  • ADHD
  • seizure disorde
  • and Parkinson's disease

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