Posted by ed_uk on November 11, 2004, at 9:59:16 [reposted on November 12, 2004, at 7:42:08 | original URL]
In reply to Re: Does 5HTP help w/sleep also?, posted by Hattree on November 11, 2004, at 9:11:22
Hi!
Tryptophan is available in the UK on prescription only. The trade name is Optimax. It comes as 500mg tablets and is manufactured by Merck.
It is 'restricted to use by hospital specialists only for patients with severe and disabling depressive illness of more than 2 years continuous duration, only after an adequate trial of standard antidepressant drug treatment, and only as an adjunct to other antidepressant medication.'
In order for a doctor to be able to legally prescribe Tryptophan, the 'Patient and prescriber must be registered with the Optimax® Information and Clinical Support (OPTICS) Unit (Tel 0845 7626902). A safety questionnaire is sent to the prescriber after 3 and 6 months of treatment and every 6 months thereafter. The information is reviewed by the CSM—it is important that the questionnaires should be completed.'Ed
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