title: L-5-hydroxytryptophan in the treatment of anxiety disorders.
abstract: Ten outpatients suffering from anxiety states (Anxiety Disorders: DSM-III) were treated with L-5-hydroxytryptophan and carbidopa. A significant reduction in anxiety was observed on three different anxiety scales. It is suggested that 5-HT systems may be involved in the mediation of anxiety.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Kahn
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Westenberg
mesh_terms: D006916:5-Hydroxytryptophan / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001008:Anxiety Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002230:Carbidopa / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011985:Receptors, Serotonin / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D011985:Receptors, Serotonin; D006916:5-Hydroxytryptophan; D002230:Carbidopa