Question about 5 HTP

irongrl · 04-30-2006, 07:57 PM

I started taking 5 HTP a few weeks ago, to help me sleep better. I take 100 mg about 30 minutes before I go to bed. It seems to be working. I do have some odd, vivid dreams, which I know can be caused by taking this. The main thing I have noticed though is that I am exhausted in the morning.
Normally, I get up when my alarm goes off, and am ready to go. Now, I just want to stay in bed and sleep. Has anyone else experienced this with 5 HTP?

Thanks

Judy

98shadow · 05-01-2006, 08:06 AM

I took it for a while but in the morning. I thought it helped me sleep,
although and put me in a good mood. Only took it for about a month
because I heard you should not stay on it for extended period of time
(not sure now where I heard that)am planning on starting again soon

irongrl · 05-01-2006, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98shadow

I took it for a while but in the morning. I thought it helped me sleep,
although and put me in a good mood. Only took it for about a month
because I heard you should not stay on it for extended period of time
(not sure now where I heard that)am planning on starting again soon

Thanks for your reply

Maybe I will try taking it in the morning and see if it makes a difference.