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5-HTP | Info |
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Summary | The precursor to serotonin. In some countries it is sold OTC as a supplement for mood stabilisation and insomnia. It is frequently used as a recovery supplement following the use of MDMA or any other drug that depletes serotonin. Do not mix this drug with anything serotonergic, as this can cause serotonin syndrome. |
Dose | Therapeutic Common: 50-100mg Sleep Common: 100-200mg Recovery Common: 200-300mg NOTE: Do not take this while on a serotonergic drug, only afterwards. Wait at least 12 hours following the last dose in the case of MDMA. |
Onset | 30-60 minutes |
Duration | 4-6 hours |
Effects | sleep aid, antidepressant, appetite suppressant, nausea, mood stabilising |
Avoid | Anything which interacts with serotonin. Including SSRIs, MAOIs, DXm, MDMA (during or before) |
Aliases | 5htp 5-hydroxytryptophan tryptophan l-tryptophan oxitriptan |
Mdma | 5-HTP should only be taken at least 12 hours following an MDMA dose. Do not take it during or before MDMA - this can cause serotonin syndrome. |
Categories | common supplement |