I have been taking 5htp for about 3 weeks now and am finding it to be very good - much better than any SSRI that I've ever taken! I'm currently taking 100mg of 5htp last thing at night, with a cup of warm milk.
The only problem is, about half an hour after I've taken it my heart starts to pound and I got up last night to check my blood pressure and found that it was a bit elevated - 148/91 - I'm 37 years old.
I take Rhodiola Rosea each morning too. I'm taking some fish oil supplements, Ginkyo Biloba and a multivitamin/mineral supplement in the morning.
I also take a couple of brewers yeast tablets last thing at night too.
I was wondering if the 5htp acted like a monoamine oxidase inhibitor and is interacting with the yeast tablet. Is is Serotonin Syndrome? I don't feel particularly confused or sweaty, just the heart pounding. It's a bit like an anxiety attack.
When I get up in the morning I feel fine and my BP is back to normal.
The only prescribed med I'm taking is Propronolol 10mg in the morning for anxiety, but I had to take an extra one last night to stop the palpitations and lower my BP.
I honestly don't want to stop taking the 5htp as my mood is so stable and I feel so well. What could this problem be due to? I've bought some 50mg tablets this morning so that I can cut the dose and find out if that helps.
Any insight would be appreciated!