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Is It Safe To Take Udiliv Along With 5 Hydroxytryptophan?

Posted on Mon, 22 Apr 2013

Question: Hi doc, is it safe to take Udiliv (Ursodesoxycholic Acid) along with 5 htp (5 hydroxytryptophan) (which is a natural medicine ) ?

Answered by Dr. Balaji Chinnasami (24 minutes later)

Dear,

Thanks for your query.

So far there is no reported major interaction between udiliv and 5htp. You can take both of them together.

But in case if unexpectedly develop symptoms like hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat report immediately to emergency. However I do not think you should have any such symptoms as 5 HTP is a natural medicine and is safe.

It has some 50 major interactions with other drugs. So if you are using any other drug, kindly check its interaction with your doctor before using 5htp.

Hope this answers your query. If you have any other queries feel free to ask or else close the query and rate it.

Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami

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Follow up: Dr. Balaji Chinnasami (2 hours later)

Thank you for your reply.
Can you reccomend a specific time of the day to have 5htp or anytime is ok ?

Answered by Dr. Balaji Chinnasami (31 minutes later)

Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

There is no specific time of the day, recommended is to have an interval of eight hours between doses.

You do not have to take this supplement along with food. If you are taking it for insomnia, then bedtime dosage is recommended.

Hope this answers your query. If you have any other queries feel free to ask or else close the query and rate it.

Take care,
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Balaji Chinnasami (24 hours later)

How many doses a day is reccomended ? 50 mg once a day or twice ?
For mood swings, low self esteem, negative thinking, depression

Answered by Dr. Balaji Chinnasami (41 minutes later)

Dear XXXXXX,
You start with lower dose 50 mg once a day especially if you are taking in the day time because it can cause drowsiness. So keep it low and if no response then we may make it twice a day.

Before closing this query please rate this answer. Always happy to help you.

Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Balaji Chinnasami (10 hours later)

Hello doctor, i had 50mg yesterday morning. The whole day my mood was slightly lifted and stable, but at night i had vivid and lucid dreams. Just wanted to know can 50mg cause serotonin syndrome ? As i am using it for mild depression and mild anxiety ? Should i continue taking it ? Overall my mood has lifted since started medicine

Answered by Dr. Balaji Chinnasami (1 hour later)

Hi,

It is unlikely to cause serotonin syndrome at this dosage. Do not panic & come to conclusions on one-day experience of vivid and lucid dreams. Keep a watch for at least a week and if still symptoms persist, you can try lower dosage after consulting your physician.

Hope the information was useful. Kindly rate the answer.
Take care
Dr. Balaji Chinnasami

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