Take with a low-protein, carbohydrate-rich meal or snack to prevent an upset stomach.

Dosing

The dose of L-tryptophan will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of L-tryptophan. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of capsules or tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking L-tryptophan .

Adults—8 to 12 grams per day, given in 3 to 4 equally divided doses.

Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.