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Stopped zoloft and starting 5htp. is this a good alternative and what are the side effects if any?

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Not equal: Zoloft is an SSRI antidepressant and antianxiety medication. %-HT is a protein based supplement You can add 5HT to your current mediciation..

Answered 1/23/2017

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