Some medications used for depression also increase serotonin.

Effexor increases the supply of a second chemical messenger, norepinephrine, as well as serotonin.

The risk increases when this medication is used with other drugs which increase serotonin (See Drug Interactions section).

This plant extract (available in capsules at most drugstores) is thought to increase serotonin, reduce anxiety, and improve sleep.

Azmitia, who has conducted research on the serotonin system for four decades, said that light and good nutrition can also increase serotonin.

Eat a high-carb dinner on arrival night to increase sleep-inducing serotonin and melatonin.

Taking lithium along with these medications for depression might increase serotonin too much and cause serious side effects including heart problems, shivering, and anxiety.

St. John's wort can also increase serotonin.

Taking ergot along with pentazocine (Talwin) might increase serotonin too much.

Meperidine (Demerol) can also increase serotonin in the brain.