5-Hydroxytryptophan

Also indexed as: 5-HTP

Drug Interactions

Certain medicines interact with 5-hydroxytryptophan: Some interactions may increase the need for 5-hydroxytryptophan (Beneficial), other interactions may be negative (Avoid) and indicate 5-hydroxytryptophan should not be taken without first speaking with your physician or pharmacist, others may require further explanation (Check). Refer to the individual drug article for specific details about an interaction.

Note: the following list only includes the generic or class name of a medicine—to find a specific brand name, use the Safetychecker index.

Carbidopa Check

Carbidopa/Levodopa Check

Fluoxetine Avoid

Fluvoxamine Avoid

Paroxetine Avoid

Selegiline Beneficial

Sertraline Avoid

Sibutramine Avoid

Sumatriptan Avoid

Tramadol Avoid

Venlafaxine Avoid

Zolmitriptan Avoid

Zolpidem Avoid