5-HTP for Anxiety User Reviews (Page 5)

5-HTP has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 117 reviews for the treatment of Anxiety. 57% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 26% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for 5-HTP

Fisher
Taken for less than 1 month
February 16, 2020

"I've been taking klonopin(clonazepam) for 12 years for chronic anxiety. I've struggled with depression and self medicating to help with PTSD. Today I don't use any recreational drugs, today I also bought my first bottle of 5 htp. I hope I notice some sort of benefit!"

4 / 10

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lilys...
Taken for less than 1 month
January 21, 2021

"Someone recommended this to me and I bought it, let it sit in my cabinet for months untouched with my other vitamins, and randomly started taking all of them. I don't even know what they all do for u I just know they’re supposed to be good for me"

10 / 10

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Anna
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 15, 2024

"I've been using 5-HTP for almost two months now. The first day I have used the supplement (100mg), it gave me palpitations and made me a little more anxious. But it actually didn't bother me because I have tried one time a man-made medication for my anxiety and depression, and man... that was something I don't want to experience anymore xD. I have lowered the dose to 70mg per day, and it really works. It gives me more energy (mostly mentally) and makes me more calm. It has no horrible side effects as synthetic medication has, and you can quit whenever you like. It is only recommended not to drink alcohol combined with 5-HTP and to keep the dosage max 200 mg per day. This plant medicine is amazing for people who are sensitive to man-made medication or if they want to switch to a natural solution for their depression and/or anxiety."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
May 4, 2022

"My therapist said to take this for depression, so I bought a bottle of 5-HTP 200 mg, followed instructions, took 1 pill at night. Within 30 minutes of taking this I went really hot and had a rash on face, arms, neck and chest. Went into severe vomiting for hours with muscle spasms in stomach. Horrible headache from back of my head wrapping around, felt like I was going to have a stroke. Made it through the night, I am 12 hours on but would not recommend. Feel horrible. Think it must have been allergic reaction."

1 / 10

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Girl
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
June 8, 2022

"Started 5HTP for very debilitating anxiety almost 10 months ago. I started at 100mg and went up to 300mg within a couple of weeks. However within a week I felt a difference. The anxiety was slightly reduced but the main effect was I was more motivated, enthusiastic and had a spring in my steps. So much happier (and slightly more resilient to anxiety) ! I thought that this drug would be a miracle for people with depression rather than anxiety. Unfortunately this wonderful effect disappeared a couple of months later. My conclusion is that it may not be suited for long term anxiety or depression but if you are going through a rough patch, it may give you the leg up you need during those few weeks. I will now switch to something else. Only side effect was minor headaches for a couple of days when I started or upped the dose."

5 / 10

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Kellos
December 3, 2015

"Almost immediately effective. Clarity and calmness of mind restored and feeling 100% better. I cannot believe it has worked so well."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
July 20, 2020

"5HTP was absolutely terrible, I only took 100 mg dose for anxiety and had 5 hours of symptoms of serotonin syndrome. Could not sleep. Heart racing. Waves of anxiety feeling like a panic attack."

1 / 10

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world
Taken for 2 to 5 years
February 17, 2014

"Choose a sustained/time-release 5-HTP product for a smoother and longer-lasting effect. Combine with a good Vitamin B complex, possibly in the biologically active form."

8 / 10

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JackJr
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 22, 2014

"After a shaky start, I've had a good experience with 5htp. It has helped my mornings especially. Worth noting I have taken the 5htp patch not capsules, as I hate swallowing those things!"

8 / 10

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Kit...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 20, 2016

"This medication made me so ungodly sick; I vomited all night! I couldn't stop shaking! Scariest thing I've been through! Sorry I wasted my $ on it."

1 / 10

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New...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 2, 2015

"I tried 5HTP to alleviate low mood. It gave me the most horrendous headache from day one. I cannot continue it due to this severe side effect."

1 / 10

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Toulo...
October 20, 2020

"Was very depressed when I turned to 5-HTP for anxiety. Now I never felt better. Feel like a new person. It’s a miracle pill."

10 / 10

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Ryan...
December 30, 2016

"I have been taking 5htp for about for days and feel sleepy all the time. Has anyone else found this or have any advice for me?"

4 / 10

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Mark
October 7, 2017

"Used this for moderate anxiety and depression at 400mg 30 mins before bed it worked very well, I take this 3 months on with 1 month off."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
January 7, 2012

"I found that this medicine wasn't really that helpful."

1 / 10

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Devotee
Taken for 2 to 5 years
September 11, 2016

"Regular user of this "

10 / 10

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Natur...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 4, 2017

"Well I had high hopes for this supplement and must say it didn't work for me. I had stomach cramps, fatigue and overall sense of anxiety. Unfortunately a waste of money for me."

1 / 10

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Lel
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 13, 2019

"I have been taking this for a while now my brain feels clouded and I get massive headaches. In the beginning it helped my depression and anxiety but now I kind of feel terrible again."

2 / 10

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Snick...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 25, 2020

"Made my anxiety worse ."

1 / 10

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Ann
Taken for less than 1 month
February 23, 2022

"It made me feel much worse. It triggered even more anxiety, insomnia and deeper depression. So disappointed. Clearly not for everyone. Please be careful."

1 / 10

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Wwpae
June 11, 2017

"So far its working great"

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Tanya
Taken for less than 1 month
May 5, 2022

"I bought it because I read that it can help with mild depression. It did not help me unfortunately. I felt tired and sleepy. But SAM.e did wonders."

6 / 10

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