5-HTP with t3

[Nicole6]

Has anybody taken 5-HTP for anxiety/ insomnia with their t3 only medication (I have Hashi)? I want to see if I can take them together.

Thanks.

[Hidden]

Hello Nicole,

Yes you can take them together at the same time.

I have Hashi, am medicating on T4 & T3 and started on 50 mg 5-HTP x 3 times a day a while ago. At first it seemed to help me sleep but lately I have experienced internal tremors so have just reduced dose to 50 mg a day.

Many members have experienced good results from 5HTP. Others recommend melotonin which I haven't tried.

Even my endo said he took 5HTP.

Good luck,

Flower

[Amber12345 in reply to Hidden]

Hiya what has it hoped improve for you?

[Hidden in reply to Amber12345]

hello Amber,

50 mg seems to suit me better.

If you try it you could just start with a low dose and see if it helps.

Flower

[humanbean]

I take T3 on its own, and 50mg 5-HTP every night, and I'm doing well with them. Please be aware that you can't mix anti-depressants of any kind.

[Naomi8]

Hi-just come across your question re 5HTP.

I tried 5HTP while suffering from depression with severe anxiety for 2 years(2011-2013)I tried 50mgs at night.It made me more anxious.I tried it on 2 occasions for a few weeks just to make sure I wasn't imagining it.

I believe I was experiencing severe adrenal fatigue.

I started to get much better after 2 weeks on SAMe(200mcgs on waking)I started taking SAMe in March 2013 & stopped taking SAMe in March this year.

I am now on T3 only after trying T4/T3 combo.

My anxiety levels began to drop after starting SAMe & continue to improve without T4.