5-HTP

[icecool]

I was wondering what your experiences are with 5-HTP.
Especially to cure a hangover of E or amphetamine.

[tactical_err0r]

According to a trusted source, 5-HTP is very dangerous when used with (or shortly after) psychoactive substances, contrary to popular belief. I believe it can cause seizures and the dreaded serotonin syndrome, but I can't really remember. I'll dig up the article and post it later if I have time.

[tactical_err0r]

Here is the information I referred to above:

I am aware that some of you, with the admirable motives of enhancing your dexperiences and alleviating your hangovers, have been taking 5-HTP prior to, concurrently with, and subsequently to DXM use. I would like to specifically state that THIS IS NOT A GOOD IDEA, and seems likely to cause serotonin syndrome (i.e., muscular rigidity, convulsions, hallucinations, and death, among other fun symptoms). If you are using ANY strongly serotonin-affecting drugs (LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, methamphetamine, DXM, etc.,) it woul dbe best to abstain from 5-HTP for one day prior to dosing and for at least one day subsequently. Depending on your dose of DXM, a wait of two days might be called for, as DXM can (but does not necessarily) have a rather long half-life in some people. Even in extensive metabolizers, taking 5-HTP the next morning after a night of dexing would most certainly NOT be a good idea.

[icecool]

Why would theys sell it then in smartshops to recover from an ecstacy hangover or methamphetamine hangover.
And it is indeed true that one can get an serotin syndrome but that is only when the dose is waaaaaaaaaaay to high.
When using 50mg before and 50mg after it works perfect...