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To: oxcart

L-tryptophan - is it availalbe in the UK as an over the counter...? I seem to remember that it was used in Psychiatry years ago for depression but it was only available on prescription.

I take venlafaxine \ effexor.


13 posted on 02/25/2006 8:44:43 AM PST by vimto
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To: vimto

There was a problem with a bad batch of L-tryptophan that killed half a dozen people - not available in the US any more (except by prescription I think). I tried 5-HTP, another serotonin precursor, but that made me feel worse.

Mrs VS


20 posted on 02/25/2006 8:48:08 AM PST by VeritatisSplendor
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To: vimto
I take venlafaxine \ effexor

The fact that you still feel terrible indicates to me that you might consider changing your meds. On top of that, I recommend CBT. Best of luck to you!

56 posted on 02/25/2006 9:29:28 AM PST by technochick99 (Firearm of choice: Sig Sauer....)
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