[smackarelli]

I have seen through many posts that some of you mention taking 5htp with your phentermine. What is it...how does it work...what dosage do you take and where do you get it? I take celexa as well...can I take the three together?

Also...I have drank green tea for years...it helps boost my metabolism and most people are aware of the health benefits from it...is it ok to drink green tea while taking phentermine? I suggested it to a newbie to help get her water intake in...would like more info from any of you "more experienced" phentermine takers!

thanks!

[krisd32]

The 5HTP can be bought at Wal-Mart and it is relatively cheap. Some people have had good results out of it, me I could not tell any difference but it is definitely worth trying.
As for the green tea, I think the only reason you might have heard not to drink it with phen is that caffeine can flush the phen out of your system more quickly than it normally would.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Kris

[mattyb878]

Can ya give me a little background with this 5htp? I've never heard of it? A multi-vitamin or what?

[krisd32]

ok, I got mine at Wal-Mart and they nare in a brown bottle with purple label and lid in Natrol brand. I found them with the vitamins and on the bottle it says dietary supplement. It says it works naturally by increasing your bodys serotonin levels which helps with controlling appetite and enhancing your mood.
Hope this helps
Kris

[susanpesek]

Hi! I would love to hear about the green tea; I have not heard much about that. Maybe some of you folks who know more about it can help fill me in. Drinking it 'ups' your metabolism?

5-HTP is a mix of naturally occuring amino acids that really do assist and boost seratonin, which is one of the ways our tummies feel 'satisfied'. It comes in several dosages; I am aware of 50 mg - 300 mg. I tried 50 mg, 3x a day and it helped me some but 300mg a day gave me more of a non-hungry feeling. Of course, run it by your pharmacist or doctor's nurse before you just pop it in!