How do members experience 5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Depressed mood 65 32
Fibromyalgia 56 37
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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 6
Moderate 8
Mild 17
None 95

Member evaluations

lianbuckett

evaluated on Feb 08, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for Treat my mood condition(s): Moderate
  • Side effects: None

lianbuckett

evaluated on Sep 18, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for bipolar I disorder: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

THE EMPEROR

evaluated on Sep 19, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for appetite suppressant: Moderate
  • Side effects: None