insomnia, tryptophan and SSRIs

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I use htp trypotphan AND melatonin with Surmontil. Surmontil also known as

Rhotrimine is the only AD that does not lower REM sleep. If you are having

troubles sleeping, you might ask him/her about that one. I assume he or she

will know this, yeah right. My shrink didn't know it. And he IS intelligent.

Whatever AD you use, try to use brand name, as many generics aren't worth the

bottle they're in. (Personal experience and talking to others.)

Hensley <>< 8-)

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Re: INSOMNIA!

Posted by: " mettamm77 " monamotwani@... mettamm77

Tue Mar 4, 2008 8:26 pm (PST)

Ruthann - thanks so much - I have also read some about amino acids. 2

of my docs have told me to take natural supplementary sleep aids (each

one containing 5-HTP).However, I am on Zoloft (SSRI anti-depressant)

and read that taking 5-HTP with an SSRI is a BIG no-no and can cause

serotonin overload and weird manic like feelings. However, both these

docs said it was OK to take with Zoloft, though I have read articles

to the contrary. Anyone know anything about this interaction?

I would lOVE to try the 5-HTP but am worried about potential

interactions with my Zoloft.