Full Question: I have been getting migraines for 25 years now. I am on Inderal 40 mg a day three times a day for prophylaxis and Zomig for migraines. Is 5-HTP something I should avoid using or could it help. I am confused as to whether it is an serotonin agonist or a receptor. I usually get migraines three times a month. Could Relpax work better for me than the Zomig? Thank you for your help.
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Dear Sandy;
5-HTP is neither a receptor nor an agonist. It's an amino acid...
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