Increased muscular tension from 5-HTP

[henlik]

I recently started taking Sundown Naturals 200mg 5-HTP for my muscular tensions. I have tried it for two days, and both times it seems like the muscular tension down my neck/back/head is getting worse. Does anyone have experience with this? Should i stop taking it or is this something i have to get past to make it work properly?

 

[Maya]

I did take 5htp but for other reasons and did not feel that it has hslped me in anyway. Magnesium on the other hand has helped me with not only decreasing brain zaps/anxiety but also muscular tension. Perhaps this might help you.

 

[24:35]

This is a possible side effect
Of 5-htp.

I have had a similar problem
from L-tryptophan.

I did find it diminished
with time.
Ymmv.

Try not dosing every day.