anyone tried 5-HTP?

[dminton]

Hi, Everyone,

Has anyone tried 5-HTP for depression? I have a friend who raves about it; she doesn't have IC, but she has been on various antidepressants for over 10 years and swears she was able to get off of them by switching to 5-HTP and now feels fabulous, with no side effects! I went and bought OraLabs 50 mg. Just curious to know what anyone else's experience with it has been.

Thanks!

Diana.

[ICNJess]

Diana,

I've never heard of that before. Is it a supplement?

Thanks,
Jess

[dminton]

Yes, it is a supplement, available in health food stores. It has some involvement with serotonin so that it can help ease depression, and I think also may help you sleep. That's about all I know about it.