Can A Supplement Containing 5 HTP Be Taken For Depression And Anxiety While On SAM-e

Posted on Mon, 19 Jun 2023

Question: hello, I just bought a supplement for mild depression and anxiety. it contains 5htp, l-theanine, passion flower, lemon balm and ashwaghanda....i was taking 400mg of sam-e but I took 800mg last Friday which was the last time I took it...is it safe to take 5htp

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

The supplement you mentioned can be taken without any risk with SAM-e. It is safe.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr. Chintan Solanki
Psychiatrist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (18 hours later)

Thank you for your answer...im also taking b complex vitamins with omega 3s...are they safe to take as well???

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes. Safe.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

B complex vitamins are water soluble so you can take them safely with Omega 3.

Hope I have answered your query. All the best. Wish you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Chintan Solanki
Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar