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posted 05/30/2008, comments (0)

5-HTP for Migraine - Check Before You Swallow

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 of serotonin, and it has been used clinically for more than 30 years. 5-HTP occurs naturally in two places -- the human body and the seeds of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/30/2008, comments (0)

5-HTP for Migraine - Check Before You Swallow

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 of serotonin, and it has been used clinically for more than 30 years. 5-HTP occurs naturally in two places -- the human body and the seeds of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 05/28/2007, comments (0)

05/28/07 #3 - Cluster headaches, serotonin levels, "body clocks?"

Full Question: Hi, I have cluster headaches, when I am in a cluster Topamax is what saves me, along with Imitrex StatDose. I read anything I can get my hands on regarding vascular cluster headaches. It always appears to link back to lack of serotonin levels. It also links to internal body clocks being "off". My question is can they just give... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/07/2007, comment (1)

Antidepressants, Triptans, and Serotonin Syndrome

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public health advisory (July, 2006) about potential risks of taking triptans together with SSRI and SNRI antidepressants. The advisory states, "A life-threatening condition called serotonin syndrome may occur when triptans are used together with a SSRI or a SNRI."Serotonin syndrome occurs... Read more Chevron

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