Can I take 5HTP, or Omega Fish oil?

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I take an anti depressant, for my GAD ( General Anxiety Disorder) with Lexapro 20mg, at night, and it's been a great 6 months.
But I wondered if those two above, would benefit me? Anyone tried them or do u take both? What sort of dosage?

I know my shrink says to stay away from st johns wort, he told me that some of his other patients took it, without telling or asking him about it, and they got really, really sick - he didn't tell me in what ways.
 
5htp effects your brain in the same way as your antidepressants, by increasing your serotonin. Taking them together is a really bad idea. Fish oil will have no adverse effects but I don't think it would be very helpful to you either. If you are stable on your current medications, continue taking them. If not, talk to your doctor about increasing or changing your medications. Mixing OTC remedies with antidepressants can be very dangerous.
 
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