Also known as: Prozac, Prozac Weekly, Rapiflux, Sarafem, Selfemra
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Reviews for fluoxetine systemic to treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
ebrown09 said:
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Prozac (fluoxetine): I have used Prozac for premenstrual dysphoric disorder, anxiety, panic disorder and depression and it has helped a lot. When I first started the drug, I lost 25 lbs, I think due to the fact that I felt better. My panic attacks were gone and I could actually feel the drug calming me down. Prozac got rid of my PMS and PMDD completely. With Prozac I can even think more clearly and I am more alert and think quickly in stressful situations, instead of being stressed out and in a panic. The only side effects are that after I went back to the drug after being off of it for a while, the weight loss stopped and I had to watch that I did not gain weight. Also, the sexual side effects, but aphrodisiacs help a lot.
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Sarafem (fluoxetine): I wish I knew about this medication years ago. It has been a year this month and I have had tremendous results. My husband is shocked. This was very scary for me to try because I always was told that I should use alternate ways to relieve my symptoms. My mother and grandmother suffered from PMDD and I wish they had this option. I highly recommend it, especially for those who do everything else; eating right and exercising.
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Sarafem (fluoxetine): I cried for no reason for 3 weeks straight. Doctor put me on Sarafem (fluoxetine). Feel much better. Haven't shed a tear since. I've been on this medicine for 3 years. No more blues.
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Prozac (fluoxetine): After about 3 months or so, all of the side effects that I was having disappeared. It works great for my PMS, anxiety and even helps me to think clearer (ADD). Just be patient. One thing that I don't like is the weight gain, but plump and happy is better than thin and cranky.
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fluoxetine: I was prescribed Prozac for my Prementrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) symptoms. Mood swings and migraines were helped immediately. Cost with insurance was very low. Seemed like a great choice.
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Sarafem (fluoxetine): I just finished my first 7-day cycle of Sarafem for PMS (PMDD). During that week, I was a little uncomfortable with the way I was feeling - sweating at night, some sleeplessness, a little jittery.
However, once I got my period and realized the amazing contrast in this month compared to all the other prior torturous months, those side effects were totally worth it. I have never had a PMS-symptom-free month like this one. It was miraculous!
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