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I was recently taking 5-htp, 50mg, 2x a day for about 2 weeks. i stopped 3 days ago and wonder if it would be ok to start again on ssri this weekend?
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Unknown: There has never been a case of serotonergic syndrome in humans reported with combined use. Mice are not so lucky Unfortunately a formal study has not been undertaken in humans. I'd wait another week just to be on the safe side.
Answered 7/31/2018
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