Generic name: 5-hydroxytryptophan
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is 5-Htp Mood And Stress?
5-hydroxytryptophan, also known as 5-HTP, is a dietary supplement made from the seeds of the African plant Griffonia simplicifolia.
5-hydroxytryptophan has been used in alternative medicine as a possibly effective aid in treating depression.
Other uses not proven with research have included anxiety, down syndrome, alcohol withdrawal, alzheimer disease, headaches, attention deficit disorder, muscle spasms in mouth, fibromyalgia, premenstrual syndrome, seizures, weight loss, parkinson's disease, and sleep disorders.
It is not certain whether 5-hydroxytryptophan is effective in treating any medical condition. Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA. 5-hydroxytryptophan should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor.
5-hydroxytryptophan is often sold as an herbal supplement. There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs. Herbal/health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination.
5-hydroxytryptophan may also be used for purposes not listed in this product guide.
Warnings
Before using 5-hydroxytryptophan, talk to your healthcare provider. You may not be able to use this product if you have certain medical conditions.
Tell your doctor if you also use stimulant medicine, opioid medicine, herbal products, or medicine for depression, mental illness, Parkinson's disease, migraine headaches, serious infections, or prevention of nausea and vomiting. An interaction with 5-hydroxytryptophan could cause a serious condition called serotonin syndrome.
Taking 5-hydroxytryptophan while you are pregnant is possibly unsafe. Do not use this product if you are pregnant
Taking 5-hydroxytryptophan while you are breast-feeding is possibly unsafe. Do not use this product if you are breastfeeding a baby.
Do not give any herbal/health supplement to a child without medical advice.
How should I use 5-Htp Mood And Stress
Use 5-Htp Mood And Stress (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
When considering the use of 5-hydroxytryptophan, seek the advice of your doctor. You may also consider consulting a practitioner who is trained in the use of herbal/health supplements.
If you choose to use 5-hydroxytryptophan, use it as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare provider. Do not use more of this product than is recommended on the label.
Allow the orally disintegrating tablet to dissolve in your mouth without chewing.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
If you need surgery, stop taking 5-hydroxytryptophan at least 2 weeks ahead of time.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Skip the missed dose and take the next regularly scheduled dose.
5-Htp Mood And Stress side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Seek medical attention right away if you have symptoms of serotonin syndrome, such as: agitation, hallucinations, fever, sweating, shivering, fast heart rate, muscle stiffness, twitching, loss of coordination, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Stop using 5-hydroxytryptophan and call your healthcare provider at once if you have:
- slow heart rate, feeling like you might pass out;
- skin rash, bruising; or
- racing thoughts, increased energy, decreased need for sleep, risk-taking behavior, being agitated or talkative.
Common side effects may include:
- drowsiness, sleep problems (insomnia);
- headache, dizziness, weakness;
- altered sense of taste, appetite or weight change;
- muscle problems;
- severe vomiting, stomach pain, heartburn;
- diarrhea, constipation; or
- sexual problems.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect 5-Htp Mood And Stress?
Do not use different forms of 5-hydroxytryptophan (pills, liquids, and others) at the same time or you could have an overdose.
Avoid using 5-hydroxytryptophan together with other herbal/health supplements that can cause drowsiness. This includes California poppy, catnip, chamomile, gotu kola, Jamaican dogwood, kava, melatonin, St. John's wort, skullcap (or scullcap), valerian, yerba mansa, and others.