L-Tryptophan (Alti-Tryptophan, Tryptophan)

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L-Tryptophan (Systemic)

Brand Names : Alti-Tryptophan, Tryptophan

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Description

L-tryptophan (L-TRIP-toe-fan) is used along with other medications to treat mental depression. Also, L-tryptophan is used along with lithium to treat bipolar disorder.

L-tryptophan is available in the following dosage forms:

Oral

Capsules (Canada)
Tablets (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada -

Alti-Tryptophan

Other commonly used names are

Tryptophan

* Not commercially available in the U.S.

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L-Tryptophan (Systemic)

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