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Effexor XR and 5-HTP

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Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness

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Effexor XR and 5-HTP

by RikkiM, Oct 30, 2001 12:00AM

Tags: Depression, mental, Health, Mental Health, brain, dose, serotonin, supplement, treatment

I have just started on Effexor XR for the treatment of SAD, with final dosing schedule of 3-37.5 mg once a day.

Am also considering taking 50-100mg 5-HTP supplement in addition to my Effexor dose. (information from http://www.brainplace.com/bp/supplements/default.asp)

Are there any know contra interactions between the 5-HTP supplement and Effexor XR?

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by Roger Gould, M.D.

, Nov 02, 2001 12:00AM

The supplement you mentioned is basically serotonin. Effexor also increases serotonin in the brain, so they both are doing the same thing, but in different ways. It should not be a problem, but you can also increase the dose of effexor to get the same result...ask your doctor about that.

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