Posted by linkadge on January 10, 2004, at 6:51:45
In reply to Re: unespected success with 5htp, posted by simus on January 10, 2004, at 1:42:45
THe mineral form of lithium might work, although I have sucess with 300mg of lithium carbonate, not sure if that dose through mineral lithium is possible.
As far as safety goes. Lithium can be taken with lexapro. While l-tryptophan was taken off the market in the 80's, it is the precursor to a newer supplement called 5-htp. It is a more direct precursor to serotonin than l-typrophan was. It is available at health food stores.Here is a study showing the combination of tryptophan and prozac.
http://biopsychiatry.com/tryptophan.htm
Serotonin syndrome is a potential risk. I am taking a very low dose of Celexa, which may or may not be why I am having no interaction. However some caution must be advised. The threshold for s,syndrome to occur is generally unknown.Linkadge
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