Posted by Scott L. Schofield on April 6, 2000, at 9:54:40
In reply to PMS, posted by Beth on April 4, 2000, at 9:14:04
> Hi! I just started taking Celexa because of severe mood swings due to my whacky hormones. Has anyone been precribed this drug for PMS? I have only been on it for one day.
Some of the SSRIs are often used successfully for treating PMS. Drugs in this class include Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil, Luvox, and Celexa. I have seen Zoloft to be the more often chosen drug over the last few years, but I have not been keeping up with the current prescribing trends. Since Celexa is an SSRI, I would look forward to the possibility that it might help you.
The suggestion by Jessica to use birth-control pills is probably the other major treatment used for premenstrual changes in mood and cognition. It is important that you seek a doctor who is educated in the use of hormones as a psychiatric treatment. I know of gynecologists who are quite expert in this area and psychiatrists who don't have a clue.
1. Which pill formulation is best?
3. What dosages are best?
2. What schedule for taking these pills is best?I don't know.
Good Luck.
- Scott
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