Posted by tecknohed on October 14, 2007, at 9:26:05
In reply to Fastest Acting AD/SSRI-HELP!!, posted by clubfitter on October 13, 2007, at 20:31:28
I use 5-HTP when switching meds, lifts my mood usually in the first day. Even the first hour! Best used AFTER your mood has started to drop, like in your case. 50-150mg/day should do it. Its not a lasting effect (a few weeks tops) but its enough to make things bearable whilst I'm waiting to start the next AD. It also (I beleive) wont accumulate like drugs do, meaning that once you stop it you can start a new AD in a day or two.
BUT, I'd be carefull if you are still taking ANY Lexapro - there still might be a chance of SE-Syndrome. Maybe stop the Lex completely first.
You can buy 5-HTP from any health food store.
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