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Posted by bipolarspectrum on August 16, 2006, at 11:56:51
Hi,
Similar to links title... 5-HTP seems to calm my bipolar mind but I cannot sleep!!!! I was recommended 100mg every 2-3 hours... is this too high a dose?? is there anything i can complement it with? thanx...
bps
Posted by linkadge on August 16, 2006, at 21:33:59
In reply to 5-HTP - WORKS but............, posted by bipolarspectrum on August 16, 2006, at 11:56:51
I know what you are saying, I get some of this effect too.
I think that serotonin and melatonin work on a ying yang system. If serotonin gets too high then it supresses melatonin release.
You could try taking it right in the morning.
Perhaps with some melatonin at night ?
Linkadge
Posted by bipolarspectrum on August 18, 2006, at 20:52:43
In reply to Re: 5-HTP - WORKS but............, posted by linkadge on August 16, 2006, at 21:33:59
good idea link,
i might try that.. do u find that 5-htp affects ur memory and cognition and whatnot??? i cant seem to think straight... im almost too 'chilled' out at times it seems... what do u think? whats ur experience like?
bps
Posted by laurie_lu on August 19, 2006, at 0:02:01
In reply to 5-HTP - WORKS but............, posted by bipolarspectrum on August 16, 2006, at 11:56:51
I'm not an expert on 5 HTP but anything I've read suggests taking 100mg twice a day. That is the dose I followed when I use to take it. I can't imagine how I'd feel taking it every few hours.
Posted by linkadge on August 19, 2006, at 17:07:51
In reply to Re: 5-HTP - WORKS but............, posted by laurie_lu on August 19, 2006, at 0:02:01
Serotonin production during the day enhances melatonin production at night, but I am guessing that if it is taken too late at night you could run into problems.
If you were in canada, I'd recomend an OTC drug called periactin, it blocks certain serotonin receptors and facilitates sleep. I have combined 5-htp with periactin with some sucess.
Linkadge
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