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My gp is recom. deplin to help with anxiety & digestive issues. i d/c remeron (mirtazapine) due bad side eff. & currently not on an ad. is this better than 5htp?

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No comparison: Deplin works in adjunct with antidepressant to increase availability of antidepressant in your brain . 5htp is different.

Answered 2/13/2013

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No: Deplin is Folic Acid which has been shown to help antidepressants work better. There are no data to support its use alone for depression. 5 htp is a serotonin precursor which may help with mild depression.

Answered 12/10/2015

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