at first I was gonna point out that 5-htp wouldn't effect amphetamine too much as amp tends to work on the dopamine system rather than the serotonin, which is what 5-htp supplements, however on a search I found the 5-htp wikipedia article stating this :
"Reductions in serotonergic tone are partially responsible for cognitive deficits (memory loss) resulting from tetrahydrocannibinol (THC, the active component in marijuana). Similar deficits have been observed in long term/high dose psychostimulant users. Such deficits are especially apparent in those who have used amphetamine and methamphetamine. Amphetamines and to a lesser extent, cocaine, can damage serotonergic neurons in the CNS. When given to rats, 5-HTP can significantly attenuate THC-induced memory impairment. Similar benefits have been seen in those with cognitive deficits resulting from psychostimulant use. "
the wording is a bit strange and I cant tell for sure if it means only thc+amphetamines or thc as well as amphetamines (sounds like the latter), but it seems like supplementing later may help some after effects on the memory?
if anyone knows more about this I'd be curious (as an occasional amphetamine user)
anyway to do my best at answering your questions
1. you could try getting an RX or taking smaller doses and spanning them out, but as far as I'm aware your body will break things down at its own rate and theres not much you can do to change the half life...
2. ADD forums has a thread on avoiding all acidity in foods and everyone in that thread seemed to have their medication work better, at the same time however I've had orange juice + milk (both acidic) for breakfast, took some amp straight after and didn't notice much difference in the high.. I'm thinking there is probably a minor difference noticeable more likely by people who are taking a regimented dose to keep from WDs etc than by recreational users...
3. I dunno about wellbutrin or effexor as I've never had the pleasure, however 5-htp while on amphetamine in doses not too huge would probably make things happier while high as you'd be filling your serotonin up (same goes for sober use), but it shouldn't change the effects too drastically and you'll likely be more tired but probably less edgy when you come down from the amp (I'll often take it just before it wears off for sleep and end up getting effects like that)
also, I read a study where ginkgo biloba will prevent some neurotoxicity caused by oxidization in amphetamine use, and apparently magnesium slows down tolerance and some toxicity as well (I'll always take both just to be on the safe side
) so you might wanna grab some of each if you're going to be using more than once or twice
anyway, I hope this helps to some extent or another and maybe others can fill in what I left out (if its not answered elsewhere on the forums). Good luck and have fun
