Tryptophan: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Dosage/Direction for Use Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Overdosage Drug Interactions Action CIMS Class ATC Classification

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Contraindications

History of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome associated with tryptophan treatment.

Special Precautions

May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Monitor for suicidal thoughts or clinical worsening of depression during initial treatment period. Renal or hepatic impairment. Elderly.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea (take after food to minimise nausea), headache, lightheadedness, drowsiness, eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome.

Drug Interactions

Increased risk of serotonin syndrome with SSRI. Possible decrease in levodopa plasma levels with tryptophan.

CIMS Class

Antidepressants

ATC Classification

N06AX02 - tryptophan ; Belongs to the class of other antidepressants.

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