5-HTP is standardized. I get mine from Vitacost.com Walmart sells Nature's Bounty. I shop for best price. I don't go for the high priced up sells. I am not placebo influenced.

I was on maximum dose SSRI Paxil for 14 years. I tapered over 2 months and started adding 5-htp after getting to 1/2 dose.

Some try L-Tryptophan to help with taper off an SSRI. It is a precursor to 5-HTP.

SSRIs and Benzos are not good for the brain.