Posted by psychobot5000 on October 18, 2007, at 16:47:02
In reply to TECHNOHEAD 5HTP?, posted by clubfitter on October 14, 2007, at 16:13:10
Given that you're already lowering your dose of Lexapro, I think that at this point the risk of starting 5-HTP is minimal. At this point, from taking the SSRI, your body is used to higher levels of serotonin (assuming you were recently taking a significantly higher dose of lexapro than you're on now). Even adding 5HTP, your serotonin levels are likely to be lower than they were before you started weaning. Thus, little or not risk of Serotonin syndrome. So I wouldn't worry about it.
I wouldn't try Effexor. It's practically identical to the SSRIs - its action on Noradrenaline is very weak.
Someone already mentioned that Remeron is reputed to have a quicker onset of action. My experience bore that out, however, I would warn that it's very sedating, and might disrupt your ability to focus.
Some suggest that Tianeptine also has a relatively quick antidepressant action. I would suggest you give it a try, or else coffee or tea, as have already been suggested.
Best luck!
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