Posted by ELENI4 on September 5, 2003, at 20:10:22
In reply to Re: PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, posted by erica on November 11, 2002, at 22:13:09
> there are great new PMDD meds: Celexa and Lexapro (they are enantiomers.) They are practically devoid of side effects. I've been using Celexa for about 6 months for PMDD and have found it to relieve most of my symptoms. I'm changing to Lexapro to try and totally eliminate ALL the minor side effects (remember, they are enantiomers.) To treat the adult PMS related acne, however, I think I'll try low-dose spironolactone...
I've tried Prozac, Effexor XR, and now Lexapro. Effexor worked the best but left me with insomnia. However rather than prescribe something to help me sleep, my doctor suggested I try Lexapro...and boy did I have side effects. I slept for 1 1/2 days straight, had palpitations, muscle pain, and muscle twitches that finally started to subside four days after taking my last dose. It was horrible, and I'm currently debating whether to continue taking the drug. I'm glad your experience was so positive. I wish mine wouldn't have been so bad (have heard of other that were even worse)...wouldn't wish it on anyone. I guess it all depends on body chemistry. =(
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