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L-tryptophan / 5-HTP - GI effects similar to SSRIs?

theguy0000

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Hi!

So I've been prescribed 2 different SSRIs (and still remain on a small daily dose of citalopram). What I've pretty much discovered is, gastrointestinally, I seem to be pretty sensitive to serotonin. Basically I get upset stomach / diarrhea.

I was wondering if L-tryptophan or 5-HTP would produce these same side-effects, seeing as they affect serotonin?
 
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