What is 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)?
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5-Hydroxytryptophan or 5-HTP is a naturally-occurring amino acid marketed in the United States and other countries as a dietary supplement for use as an antidepressant, appetite suppressant, and sleep aid.
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How do members experience 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depressed mood | 64 | 28 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 55 | 33 | |
| Insomnia | 43 | 25 | |
| Major depressive disorder | 15 | 16 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 14 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 3 | |
| Heart palpitations | 2 | |
| Vivid dreams | 2 | |
| Agitation | 1 | |
| Bipolar manic episodes | 1 | |
| Brain shocks | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 6 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 91 |
Member evaluations
GeorgeFormer'GutGuy'
evaluated on May 06, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for gastrointestinal dysmotility: Major
- Side effects: Mild
msims1963
evaluated on Oct 05, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
kljones
evaluated on Jan 10, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for Support brain health: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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