Question 1

do any of these ease adhd? i currently take adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine) - 
green tea
rhodiola rosea
ginseng 
tyrosine
5-htp 
probiotics
saffron
same
st john's wort

Accepted Answer

Adderrall for sure: will most impact ADHD from your list, but Green Tea is good, too, especially for the ADD part (not so much for the &quot;H&quot; part).   Ginseng has little effect in my experience.   Rhodiola Rosea, 5 htp, St. John&#x27;s Wort and SAM-e have anti-depressant effects or side effects, which might help ADHD if it is part of depression (poor concentration).   Probiotics? No.   Tyrosine?   Maybe.

Question 2

is 5-htp harmful to take?

Accepted Answer

: More information about this supplement than can fit into 400 characters:

https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/supplement/5-hydroxytryptophan-5-htp

Question 3

is it ok if i take sam-e and 5-htp together?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe but...: There's no research on this but it's probably safe to take these together, in fact I'd expect a synergistic benefit. SAMe appears to increase serotonin levels; 5-HTP does that too so theoretically one might raise serotonin too much, but this is unlikely unless very high doses are taken. I would not start both together but take one for at least 3 weeks, then add the other, starting with low doses.

Question 4

can i take 5 htp for caffeine induced anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Stop the caffeine: If the anxiety is caused by caffeine, it is best to stop using it. 5 htp is not a quick onset supplement for anxiety.  It has to be taken daily and will gradually build up to a therapeutic level in your body which can take weeks. If you are prone to anxiety, it is best just to stay away from the caffeine. If you are having serious physical symptoms from the caffeine. You should see a doctor.

Question 5

is it okay to take 5-htp and l-tyrosine together?

Accepted Answer

HTP/Tyrosine: Not advised, since both can increase serotonin in your system.

Question 6

can i take a vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) and 5-htp?

Accepted Answer

Counter productive: Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) is a stimulant.  5 htp is converted to seratonin and has sedating properties that mya counter the stimulating effect of vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)..  If you are using 5 htp to help you sleep, speak to your doctor about other approaches to sleep initiation.

Question 7

can i take 5-htp along with effexor (venlafaxine)?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea!: This combo has a fairly high risk for a very bad problem known as serotonin syndrome. Talk to your Dr. Don't start to take them on your own but if they've been prescribed and you've already started, don't just stop cold turkey. Get to a Dr as soon as possible to help correct this.

Question 8

is it okay to take 5 htp while taking tramadol? hours apart?

Accepted Answer

Tramadol: I’d be cautious about combining these as there is a moderate risk of interactions. Best to avoid the 5 HTP if possible while on the tramadol or lower the dose and yes, space them out.

Question 9

is it ok to take 5-htp 100 mg while taking cymbaulta and xzanex?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That would be fine.

Question 10

can i take a certain mg of 5-htp with lexapro (escitalopram) 15 mg?

Accepted Answer

Triptan &amp; SSRI: Hi, it can be taken with caution, as combo might increase the risk of Serotonin syndrome.

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