NOW Foods
NOW 5-HTP 100 mg – 60 Veg Capsules
NOW 5-HTP 100 mg helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia and reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken prophylactically.NPN: 80005425
NOW 5-HTP 100 mg helps relieve symptoms of fibromyalgia and reduce the severity and duration of migraine headaches when taken prophylactically.
NPN: 80005425
Sources: NOW Foods Canada official product information; Health Canada NPN 80005425.
Medicinal ingredient (per capsule): L-5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP, from Griffonia simplicifolia seed) 100 mg.
Non-medicinal ingredients: Rice flour; vegetable capsule (hypromellose, water).
Adults: Fibromyalgia: Take 1 capsule 3–4 times daily with food; use for at least 2 weeks and consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 1 year. Migraines: Take 1–2 capsules 2–3 times daily with food; use for at least 2–3 weeks and consult a health-care practitioner for use beyond 6 months. To reduce gastrointestinal effects, begin with 1 capsule 2–3 times daily and increase gradually over 2 weeks.
Warnings
Consult a health-care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen; before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding; or when taking carbidopa or serotonergic drugs/supplements, including L-tryptophan, SAMe, St. John’s wort, antidepressants, pain medicines, dextromethorphan cough/cold products, anti-nausea or migraine medicines. Stop use and seek advice for weakness, mouth ulcers, abdominal pain with severe muscle pain, or skin changes. Do not use with scleroderma. Use caution when driving or operating machinery. Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or drowsiness may occur.