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Does 5htp have any dangerous interactions with alcohol ?

bignbrown

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theres nothing on the tub that says no, its been 4 hours or so since i took 100mg 5htp (for depression caused by a midweek mdma binge).


I feel like having 3-4 beers but im worried about getting serotonin syndrome or something lol.
 
Read this thread:
http://www.bluelight.ru/vb/showthread.php?t=107376

Some people claim that there shouldn't be a problem, but others say that they have experienced seizures, etc. because of mixing the two.

Also:

You should allow at least a 6 hour gap between intakes of alcohol and 5 HTP.
http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/5-htp-side-effects.html

5-Htp should not be used with alcohol, Parkinson's medications, weight loss medications, anxiety medications, barbiturates or chemotherapy drugs to avoid possible adverse reactions.
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5525164_htp-side-effects.html#ixzz1MQRIGvia
 
thank you. it was fine yesterday and ive only had about 2 beers today, will leave it a good 6 hours or so before having 5htp tonight.
 
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