I have chronic insomnia. It started probably 8 years ago. On an initial appointment with a new OBGYN, my doctor asked if I was on the pill. I answered yes, and he advised me to go off of it because over time, the pill interferes with serotonin levels. I did that, and in a week was sleeping like a baby. Then, over the course of time, my sleeping problems came back. It has been years on and off of sleep aids. I have tried Valerian root, melatonin, tylenol pm, and of course the prescription stuff, but then I end up a zombie the next day. I read about 5-htp and was wondering whether or not this might be a solution.
2007-08-10 03:08:41 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
your last statement is your answer, there is no guarantee, this product is not better than the ones you are describing though. on the other hand, if you have gone through so much then it is worth a try, good luck
2007-08-12 23:53:50 · answer #1 · answered by HK3738 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i take 50 mgs of 5 htp twice a day. with breakfast and lunch. i use melatonin to sleep. 5 htp doesn't help with my sleeping at all. 9 mgs an hour before bed and if i wake up another 6 mgs.
2016-05-18 22:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋