Tryptophan for Depression User Reviews
Brand names: Aminomine
Tryptophan has an average rating of 3.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the off-label treatment of Depression. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 75% reported a negative experience.
- JJano
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 19, 2019
"I began taking Tryptophan for low to moderate anxiety and depression, after having several failures with SSRI drugs. Started with 250mg, only two days... first day it made me feel much more relaxed... 2nd day it brought on anxiety attacks... I am still waiting for this stuff to get out of my system."
- ghjfd
- January 4, 2017
"This helped me a lot, I feel more relaxed and motivated. When taking it before bed, sleep is very restful. No side effects"
- Kieran
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 31, 2020
"I have tried L-tryptophan for months now, no effect. I have mild depression, with low serotonin as found in my tests."
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- Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics
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"I used this product and it rearly killed me.. is extremely dangerous combined with other medications and was banned for a reason. Now left with severe inflammation and nerve damage. Wish I'd researched further not just product reviews which are only positive. Please please ask your Dr first or research. Wish I had...."