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Is Adding 5-HTP 100 Mg To Other Sleeping Pills Safe?

I am 62 years old & 6 months into being a widow. I was sleeping ok with melatonin and a 50 mg Equate sleep aid. Lately I can t get to sleep for at least an hour or two. My only prescription is Gemfibrozil-600 MG 2X daily. Is it safe to add 5-HTP-100mg per cap to my other sleeping pills?
posted on Thu, 21 Jul 2016
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Hello.
There should be no problem with the 5-HTP capsule with the medications you're taking. There should be no adverse interactions, but, as with any supplement, you should discuss it with your doctor before you take it.
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Is Adding 5-HTP 100 Mg To Other Sleeping Pills Safe?

Hello. There should be no problem with the 5-HTP capsule with the medications you re taking. There should be no adverse interactions, but, as with any supplement, you should discuss it with your doctor before you take it.