Psychopharmacology for PMS and PMDD: Luteal Phase Dosing and Choosing Among SSRIs

[@swim610]

My doctor prescribed paxil for the week of my period. It worked for me.

[@sunving]

Thank you very much Doctor

[@priscilaFLBR]

Does Amitriptyline help?

[@brianahalim6734]

I wish I watched this a year ago, my male doctor did not explain it well. Thank you so much 🙏

[@EphesianRose]

I have had better experience with male gynecologists than female ones. It’s an individual thing.

[@elliestocking4422]

are prozac and sarafem the same? can both be taken during only the 14 day window??

[@avmrenei5617]

Ma'am.. would starting 25mg sertealine in luteal phase be effective

[@katryanaorange2092]

I tried SSRIS lexapro but it gave me restless legs and I just did not feel good the first night I took it. The symptoms were almost instant but maybe I should try it again? Does anyone have any tips? Has birth control helped anyone with pmdd? It's a vicious, draining cycle of being in and out of a black hole.

[@pmddadvocacy7308]

I take Effexor. Have taken it for years. Lexapro had other side effects for me too that I didn't want and my body reacts adversely to birth control.

[@Lolo-zw5mn]

I take Prozac (Fluoxetine) and it has made a world of difference in my mood and energy. Symptoms only lasted a couple days for me (fatigue, less appetite), but if you can stick it out it might work for you. Definitely talk with your doc/psych about your options. They should be willing to help you with the trial and error and set realistic expectations for how long symptoms might last.

[@juliew12280]

I used Setlakin birth control for year along with progesterone 100mg every night except for the one week of my cycle every 3 months. It worked for years. I eventually tried getting off birth control to balance everything with hormone replacement, I can say BC was the best route for me.