Posted by Herbmom on April 23, 2001, at 12:17:59
In reply to Re: PMDD - Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder, posted by Lori RN, psychiatry on March 27, 2001, at 8:09:40
Good afternoon, fellow sufferers.
I have recently been diagnosed with PMDD after a long battle with mood swings and migraines that began in 1976. I am hoping against hope that this new round of medication will finally work. My doctor prescribed Sarafem and a calcium channel blocker. I had some unusual symptoms after the first dose and the doctor instructed me to stop the beta-blocker, but continue the Sarafem. I had extreme dizziness, involuntary "jerking" of arms & legs and a terrible, but unusual headache that did not respond to Imitrex or Zomig. I had to go to the ER for relief. I am now taking only the Sarafem and have had no recurrence of these symptoms.Has anyone else been prescribed this combination? If so, is this reaction common? The mood swings are bad, but the migraines are worse, so I'm looking for relief from both. Will Sarafem help with migraines that are definitely menstrual-related? Hormone treatments (BCPs, estrogen, etc.) only make the symptoms worse by making them persist all month long.
Also, I read some of the conversations about sexual side effects and am concerned. I've never had a problem with orgasms and I certainly don't want to now.
Thanks for any advice
poster:Herbmom
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