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Posted by wilm on June 21, 2001, at 15:39:14
Seeking comment on 5-HTP for depression. Been taking Atenolol 75mg for past 3 months for HBP. Also taking a mild dose of Maxide. Starting to notice signs of depression & fatigue which are known side effects of Beta Blockers like Atenolol. My doc recommends effoxor. I'm hesitant. The threads I've seen lean toward the negative side for side effects & withdrawl problems.
The depression is mild at present, but I have a history of depression & was on tricyclics and then SSRIs for several years. No ADs for past 3.5 years however. Anybody taking 5-HTP? What doses, etc? The literature I've seen indicates some contraindications if HBP is present. But it seems thast Effexor raises BP as well.
Posted by Victor on June 21, 2001, at 19:46:00
In reply to 5-HTP—5-hydroxytryptophan, posted by wilm on June 21, 2001, at 15:39:14
wil > all that i have read says that the BP effects
dont realy happen until the dose goes above 225MG . VICtor
Posted by Sunny on June 22, 2001, at 9:44:20
In reply to 5-HTP—5-hydroxytryptophan, posted by wilm on June 21, 2001, at 15:39:14
Wilm,
I read a few interesting articles about how 5-HTP is beneficial for depression (something about how it's a pre-cursor to serotonin or one of those). I decided to try it out & found that it offered no benefits for me. I can't remember how much I was taking, but after about 3 weeks on it, with no changes, I stopped it.sunny
> Seeking comment on 5-HTP for depression. Been taking Atenolol 75mg for past 3 months for HBP. Also taking a mild dose of Maxide. Starting to notice signs of depression & fatigue which are known side effects of Beta Blockers like Atenolol. My doc recommends effoxor. I'm hesitant. The threads I've seen lean toward the negative side for side effects & withdrawl problems.
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> The depression is mild at present, but I have a history of depression & was on tricyclics and then SSRIs for several years. No ADs for past 3.5 years however. Anybody taking 5-HTP? What doses, etc? The literature I've seen indicates some contraindications if HBP is present. But it seems thast Effexor raises BP as well.
Posted by Daveman on June 22, 2001, at 22:18:39
In reply to Re: 5-HTP—5-hydroxytryptophan, posted by Sunny on June 22, 2001, at 9:44:20
This thread raises a question I've been wondering about. 5-HTP supposedly increases serotonin. Therefore, it seems to me it would be a bad idea to combine it with an SSRI. Opinions?
Dave
Posted by wilm on June 22, 2001, at 23:27:41
In reply to Re: 5-HTP—5-hydroxytryptophan-bad mix w/SSRI?, posted by Daveman on June 22, 2001, at 22:18:39
> This thread raises a question I've been wondering about. 5-HTP supposedly increases serotonin. Therefore, it seems to me it would be a bad idea to combine it with an SSRI. Opinions?
>
> DaveHi Dave,
Yes, from what I've read it's not to be taken with any AD, especially SSRIs. Possibility of Serotonin Syndrome, a very bad situation. My interest in 5-HTP is primarily that I'm looking for some help with mild depression without the unwanted side effects of ADs. I think my current depression is a result of taking the beta blocker, Atenolol for HBP. I'm hoping I can modify this drug or change to another type of med for Hypertension. The BB works well in controlling my BP and a high resting heart rate. But I hate the depression.Wilm
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