May i take 5htp if i am currently taking lexapro and lunesta (eszopiclone) i have insomina and i have gad. i am currently on lexapro 10mg daily and lunesta (eszopiclone) 2mg daily.

You : You are taking Lexapro which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Lexapro leads to increasing the chemical - serotonin in your brain. 5 hydroxytryptophan (5 htp) is an Amino Acid which is in the intermediate phase as typtophan is being converted to serotonin. So 5htp also leads to increased serotonin in your brain. 5 htp is reported to assist with depression. You are taking Lunesta (eszopiclone) for insomnia. 5 htp is reported to assist with insomnia. Lexapro and Lunesta (eszopiclone) have both been tested and those test results were reviewed by the food and drug administration (fda) before the drugs were approved for use in the United States. Herbals and supplements do not require fda approval. For some herbals and supplements there might not be exact accuracy in the dosage you receive. Please talk to your doctor before adding any herbal or supplement to your medication regiment.