Q.
Does this product interact with Seroxat or Dianette?
A.
There are contraindications between 5-HTP and pharmaceutical anti-depressants including Paroxetine (also known as Paxil or Seroxat). It is not recommended you take 5-HTP in conjunction with any of the above or any other serotonin modifying agent.
Q.
I know that St John's Wort is not recommended for women taking the contraceptive pill so I just wanted to ask the same question regarding 5HTP.
A.
There are no known contraindications at this time, however, 5HTP is not as well researched as supplements such as St John's Wort so we would always advise caution.
Q.
Can I take 5-HTP alongside my prescribed antidepressants?
A.
5-HTP should not be taken with antidepressants, weight-control drugs or other serotonin-modifying agents including Carbidopa, Carbidopa/Levodopa, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Fluoxetine, Fluvoxamine, Paroxetine, Selegiline, Sertraline, Sibutramine, Sumatriptan, Tramadol, Venlafaxine, Zolmitriptan, Zolpidem.