Which one is better for depression, paxil or 5htp? I was on paxil 2 years ago for depression and used it for 6 months. I have to repeat the therapy because some symptoms have occurred again. I was prescribed with 5htp. What is the difference and is 5htp better or stronger than paxil?
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Paxil is selective serotonine reuptake inhibitor which means that it increases concentration of serotonine in brain. Serotonine is same thing as 5htp, 5 hydroxytriptamine. So, 5htp is generic name of paxil, made by GSK. Paxil is the most potent serotonin reuptake inhibitor and has powerful antidepression effect. So, it is not possible to say that one of them is better or worse. They are both excellent in treatment of depression.
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I had a hysterectomy in spring of 1993. Dr. had to put me on Paxil 20mg. I took some hormones , but they made me sick , haven't taken any in 20 years. I am ok . Still taking Paxil, back in 2014 they up my Paxil or Paroxitene to 30mg. I have gained alot of weight. I feel fine just my weight is up and my sex drive is 0, Is 5-HTP the same as Paxil, If so how should i ween myself off and take 5HTP instead
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Slowly is the key for coming off Paxil. Cut back your dosage amount each and set a 6 week goal. I was unable to come off Paxil because my depression and anxiety immediately kicked in at the lower dosage levels. I have recently added 5 HTP in hopes it will allow me to get off Paxil but I kind of doubt it. Taking the 5HTP at bedtime and sleep (with Trazadone) is very good and the 5HTP causes some very vivid/lucid dreams but I am fine with that. Depression is worse than anything and a constant battle and the side effects of the meds are better than having your family finding you hanging from a tree in the middle of nowhere
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