I doubt there is much research on it but they both aim to increase serotonin activity. Combining other drugs that both do that has been known to cause something called serotonin syndrome where the blood pressure goes up, the person and get jittery and in severe cases can have seizures.
I was told no.
You should not take Lexapro and 5-htp together. I have read this several places.
Felt it necessary to include the full paragraph, as well as the link.The answer is in bold at the bottom.Alcohol effects the metabolism of 5-HTP. Therefore, persons who have taken 5-HTP should not drink alcohol within six (6) hours of its use. Persons with liver damage should not use 5-HTP. For example, those who are chronic alcoholics, or intravenous drug users, or who have cirrhosis, hepatitis or parasitic infections should not use 5- HTP. Experimental 5-HTP use in animals -- at the same time that liver toxic drugs were administered -- produced heart fibrosis. 5-HTP administration alone did not produce this effect. Malnourished African persons who consume serotonin-rich foods and have heart fibrosis also probably have liver damage induced by chronic viral hepatitis and parasites like malaria. Therefore, drugs that damage the liver -- and probably effect tryptophan metabolism -- such as cancer chemotherapies and powerful antibiotics, should not be used at the same time as 5-HTP.Taken from http://www.wellnessgoods.com/gem5htpinfo.asp
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Of course, I must insist that you speak with your doctor about this, however... It is thought, but not completely proven, that Wellbutrin works primarily on dopamine and norepinephrine, while SamE and 5-HTP affect serotonin. This would lead one to believe that this combination is safe, personally I have taken Wellbutrin and 5-HTP together with no side effects. Yet again, ask your doctor before combining a prescription drug with any other drug, chemical or herb.
Unless you are under the close supervision of a doctor who can recommend a dose, then do not mix Cymbalta with 5-HTP. Taking both Cymbalta and 5-HTP may lead to serotonin syndrome which is rare, but potentially fatal.
Yes they are safe to take together. They effect different neurotransmitters, the Clonazepam effects primarily gaba receptors while the 5-htp effects serotonin.
Yes they are safe to take together. They effect different neurotransmitters, the Clonazepam effects primarily gaba receptors while the 5-htp effects serotonin.
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can cymbalt and 5-htp be taken together
can cymbalt and 5-htp be taken together