Seronex - 5-HTP

Hello, I'm afraid as Simvastating is a medicated drug, we are not able to advise on its safe use or combination. We would advise that you ask your doctor or GP about this, and prehaps print off the web page and take it with you when you next visit your GP. Many thanks.

Hello, when taking any medication we always advise that you check with your GP first - the list of ingredients is on the main product page and it may be an idea to print this out to show them. Many thanks

That should be fine, yes. You should avoid 5HTP with John Wort or any kind of natural or chemist purchased product for depression though without checking with a Dr first. Thanks

I am not aware of any interactions between these 2. However, if in any doubt please consult with your health care professional.

Hi, you should check with your GP as we can't say I'm afraid. Thanks

There have been no known interactions reported. However, as usual you should check with your Doctor. Thanks

Hi, when you are taking any medication we have to ask you to consult with your GP before taking any supplement. I am not aware of any interactions with thyroid drugs but you would need to ask your doctor. Sorry I can't be of more help at this time.

I wouldn't, no! There have been reports of interactions between 5-HTP and marijuana - google it as it's not something I would wish to publish! Thanks

Hi, you need to check with your doctor as it all depends on the nature of the medication. 5HTP does interact with some prescription drugs so please check first. Thanks

No, Seronex does NOT cause hair loss at all. However, we do have products that will help you combat drug induce hair loss. I would suggest something like Thymuskin - you can find it on www.combat-hair-loss.co.uk Thanks

No it doesn't, thanks.

Hi, as is usual, when you are taking medication, pregnant or nursing you should always check with your doctor before taking anything. You need to ask them whether it is safe to us 5-HTP whilst nursing. Thanks

Hi, the ingredients are simply 5-HTP - 100mg per serving. Thanks

It is manufactured in the USA in labs that meet full FDA approval for pharma conditions, yes. Thanks

Hi, and we cannot tell you it is safe to take 5-HTP alongside that pain killer and valium - it would be irresponsible of us, sorry! And you are right I'm afraid - all we can do is tell you to ask your GP. However, the known interactions with 5-HTP are mainly other anti-depressants, if the pain killer help increase serotonin levels then that is a bad interaction and any anti-depressant could increase serotonin levels too much if you take alongside 5-HTP.

Hi, I'm afraid we have to give the staple (legal) response here in that you need to discuss with your GP before taking any supplement when you are on prescription medicine already. Simply ask them whether you can take 5HTP while taking your hrt and they should give you the go ahead. Thanks

It shouldn't no, though you should always check with your GP before taking any supplement - ask them about the effects of 5-HTP on Warfarin please before taking Seronex. Many thanks

This is a tricky one as some nutritionists say you shouldn't take together and others swear by it for it's combined effects. However, there are products out there that combine them into one pill. Personally, I would check with my Dr who has my full medical history before combining I think.

Hi, they are made of gelatin, which is widely used in many products but is animal based. Vegans/Veggies simply break the capsule and mix the contents with yoghurt or orange juice for example if it's an issue. Thanks

Hi, as you are taking prescription medicine I'm afraid you will need to ask your GP whether you can take 5-HTP alongside Paxil. Sorry but we are not allowed to make medical suggestions or advice for legal reasons. Thanks

Hi, you need to ask your healthcare professional this question I'm afraid as we cannot comment when people are on prescription medicine for legal reasons. Sorry I can't be more specific and my very good wishes to you!

Hi, it's basically 5-HTP which is obtained by extracting it from the seeds of a legume called Griffonia simplicifolia, which is found in West Africa. Hope this helps! Thanks

Hi, as you are taking prescription medicine and have been prescribed a medicine for your depression we are not allowed to comment or offer advice for obvious medical and legal reasons I'm afraid. All we can suggest is you discuss taking 5-HTP with your GP and ask them whether they are happy with you to take this supplement instead of your prescription under their supervision. Many thanks

Hi, we are not aware of any contraindications of Seronex ingredients with HRT. However, I assume the HRT you are using is a prescription drug so as we always say - if you are taking prescription meds you should check with your GP before taking any herbal supplement.

For your information...

5-HTP should not be taken with antidepressants, weight-control drugs, other serotonin-modifying agents, or substances known to cause liver damage, because in these cases 5-HTP may have excessive effects. People with liver disease may not be able to regulate 5-HTP adequately and those suffering from autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma may be more sensitive than others, to 5-HTP. These people should not take 5-HTP without consulting a knowledgeable healthcare professional. The safety of taking 5-HTP during pregnancy and breast-feeding is not known at this time.

I am afraid not, however, some people break open the capsules and mix them with yoghurt. This is just as an effective way of taking them as any to be honest. Thanks

Yes, though with any herbal supplement, especially if you are taking any prescription medicine or are suffering from any condition you should check with your GP first. Thanks

The ingredients are 5-hydroxy L-tryptophan 100mg derived from the Griffonia Simplicifolia Seed. The shell of the capsule contains Gelatin, Rice Powder, Magnesium Stearate. Thanks

As far as we are aware no it doesn't. It MAY interact with anti-depressants and some prescribed pain killers that also increase 5HTP. If you are in any doubt, or take any prescription medicine you should always check with your doctor before taking any herbal supplement of course. Thanks

Hi, many nutritionalists do say the effectiveness of 5HTP may be increased with gingko biloba, St. John's Wort, B-complex vitamins with magnesium, tyrosine, flax seed oil, and ginger. Vitamin B6 and folic acid may assist in the conversion to serotonin. However, everyone is different and if you could get the advice of a nutritionist yourself this could be greatly beneficial. Many thanks

Hi, the main ingredient in Seronex is 5-HTP. You will need to check with your GP whether it is safe to take 5-HTP as well as your prescription drugs. We are not allowed to comment on the contradiction of ingredients in supplements with presription drugs for medical (and common sense) reasons. Many thanks

There are no known contradictions with the contraceptive pill according to the manufacturer. Thanks

As Tramadol is a prescription drug we are not allowed to comment on it's interation with Seronex. Therefore all we can suggest is you ask your doctor if there are any known interactions between Tramadol and 5-HTP.