As with all 5-HTP products, the 5-HTP+ Patch may cause abdominal pain, absence of menstrual bleeding, eating abnormalities, anxiety, mood and behavioural changes, diarrhoea, dizziness, drowsiness, ear buzzing, eosinophilia, eosinophilia myalgia syndrome (EMS), fatigue, gas, headaches, heartburn, hives, increased blood cortisol or kynurenine, lowered blood pressure, lowered cholesterol, muscle pain or breakdown, nausea, palpitations, restlessness, seizure, scleroderma-like symptoms, sleep changes, slowed heart rate, sodium retention, muscle contractions, sweating, taste changes, vertigo, vivid dreams, or vomiting.
You should seek your own independent advice from a suitably qualified health practitioner before using the 5-HTP+ Patch or taking any 5-HTP tablets, food supplements, or vitamins and minerals, especially if you suffer from any physical or mental health condition whether formally diagnosed or not.
Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose of one 5-HTP+ Patch per day.
The 5-HTP+ Patch should not be worn if you are allergic to any form of adhesive, for example plasters.
This product is not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
As with all 5-HTP supplements, the 5-HTP+ Patch is not suitable for people under the age of 18 years old and should be stored out of reach of young children.