Best Supplement for Nausea: NOW Supplements, 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan) 100 mg, Neurotransmitter Support*, 120 Veg Capsules

Helps with depression from grieving – only take if depressed have issues sleeping

UPDATE: For the past 2 wks, I've been grieving the loss of my pet and also my son has left for 6 month, and I can't talk or see him. It has caused me to become very depressed and I couldn't stop crying. I wasn't eating or getting out of bed. I began taking these a few days ago and my mood has improved drastically. The first day I took 2 pills and by the following day, I felt much better. I now take 1 per day and I haven't cried once in the past few days since taking them. I pray they will continue to work. This time, my sleep hasn't been affected by the pills. I am able to sleep a good 8 hours without drowsiness. OLD REVIEW: If you do not have low serotonin levels or, issues with depression, anxiety, or insomnia/problems sleeping or staying asleep then DO NOT TAKE. I tried this because I thought it would help me focus but instead it just allowed me to fall into a deeper than normal sleep and I slept for nearly 24 hours and still woke up feeling like I could stay asleep forever. It did not make me groggy...I just felt like I welcomed sleep. I do not suffer from any symptoms that these supplements are intended for and what I've read, long-term use can negatively effect your body if you do not have low serotonin. These also caused me to have a little anxiety and moodiness. WebMD: It has been used safely in doses up to 400 mg daily for up to one year. But some people who have taken 5-HTP have developed a condition called eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS). EMS is a serious condition involving extreme muscle tenderness (myalgia) and blood abnormalities (eosinophilia). Other potential side effects of 5-HTP include heartburn, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, sexual problems, and muscle problems

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DONT TAKE WITH ANTIDEPRESSANTS!!

Never combine HTP with certain antidepressants - from drugs.com Combining these medications can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred vision, muscle spasm or stiffness, tremor, incoordination, stomach cramp, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Severe cases may result in coma and even death

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Best sleep aide I've ever discovered

I've used 5-HTP to cure my poor lifelong sleeping habits for the past seven years. I couldn't be happier with this product. I take two 100 mg capsules a day, morning and evening. I initially took three: morning, noon, and night, but I believe this dosage upped my serotonin levels too effectively, causing me to feel "fuzzy" and slow-witted. My maternal family claims serotonin deficiency issues; and, though I'm skeptic about such overarching and simplistic claims, I admit that 5-HTP is a precursor whose effectiveness in treating one symptom of mild serotonin deficiency suggests a cause-effect relationship. What matters to me is the practical solution this "supplement" provides. NOW has good sources and makes a solid, reliable product. I would purchase online, as retail mark-ups in GNCs or other nutrition shops are obscene. Only warning: it takes several weeks to become effective, and after that point failing to do so (e.g. running out) can cause nausea. I once ordered from a company who delayed shipment. After discontinuing for two days I became moderately nauseous until three days following resumption

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This stuff has changed my life

Before I discovered 5-htp, I had crippling depression that just seemed to be getting worse and worse over the years. I started taking 100mg of 5-htp in the morning, and another 100mg before bed. It's been 5 months now and I have not had any episodes of depression. I haven't been this free of depression since I was a child. I'm now 40. I take it on an empty stomach in the morning and eat breakfast 20 minutes later. At night, I take it after I have digested dinner. The only side effects I have are that every once in a while, especially in the morning, I will get a bit of nausea for about 5 minutes, but it's soooooo worth it

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nausea

I wouldn't say this product makes you "happy". As another reviewer said, it helps you hate the world less... I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks. This seems to help me worry less but its not 100%. The bottle says take it at night on an empty stomach...I am thinking what good will it do at night?? So I took it in the morning and at night. "Empty stomach" is the key. It made me nauseous. If I take it on a full stomach, the nausea is pretty bad - not recommended. On an empty stomach, it suppresses my appetite, I get a little nauseous, making me not want to eat

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First timers start on your weekend if following suggested usage

I will write a fuller review after I've completed a few weeks, I'm on day 4. Adhere to the other reviewers advice take on a full stomach. Just do it. Started on a Thursday. I took my first dosage after dinner. Today, a Sunday, I took on a empty stomach. For me it was a mistake. An overwhelming sense of nausea that lasted about two hours. I had to stop cleaning and lay down, something I would not have been able to do if I had been at work. My stars reflect how I emotionally feel which is good and mostly productive. It very likely is placebo effect which is why I will wait to write a true review

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