Is there an interaction between 5-HTP 200 mg daily and Lipitor?

Question

65 year old woman. Good health except hypercholesterolemia. I have been taking lipitor 10mg for 15 years. I stopped my antidepressant escitalopram 20 mg 4 months ago. Took it for 1 year without much improvement in anxiety. Thank you very helpful. But I am afraid of antidepressants. My liver enzymes have gone up a lot.

Naji-tom Samaha · Accepted Answer

Good morning, ma'am, I have not found any interactions between this product and Lipitor. Having said that, if citalopram did not work for you, have you discussed this with your doctor and/or pharmacist? Very often, several trials are necessary before finding the right option You can try this product if you wish, but the quality of the data on the effectiveness of this product is not strong enough, so it is not a substitute for prescribed antidepressants and cognitive-behavioural therapy with a psychotherapist or psychologist. I hope I have been helpful, please do not hesitate if you have further questions Tom Samaha, pharmacist I see! We always aim for the lowest possible dose, and liver monitoring can also be done at regular intervals, if ever :)