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Has anyone tried 5htp for migraine prevention?

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No, not for migraine prevention. I tried it for other things and it was condraindicated with some of my prescribed medication and it made me quite ill. Even natural remedies need to be used with caution.

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Ok thanks Jilly, do you mind me asking what else you were taking it with and what the side effects were?

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hi ive tried this for my migraine it did seem to stop the symptoms for a while but then things went down hill and was violently sick dont know if it was a mixture of other meds im taking just be careful

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Thanks for replying can either of you tell me how much you were taking and what other meds you were taking too? Thanks

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woodwasp

i was also taking propranolol and triptans you just be careful and seek medical advice

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