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What Are Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors
Health Encyclopedia: 5 Hiaa
HIAA; 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid; Serotonin metabolite
What the risks are
There are no risks.
Special considerations
Drugs that can increase 5-HIAA measurements include acetanilid, phenacetin, glyceryl guaiacolate (found in many cough syrups), methocarbamol, and reserpine.
Drugs that can decrease 5-HIAA measurements include chlorpromazine, heparin, imipramine, isoniazid, levodopa, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, methenamine, methyl...
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5-HTP is an amino acid produced by the human body from the essential amino acid L-tryptophan (LT), which is found in dietary proteins. It's clinical value is in it's ability to increase production... Read more »Medications
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