Posted by SalArmy4me on May 11, 2001, at 19:48:05
In reply to Sarafem, posted by femenist on May 11, 2001, at 17:32:13
Interesting observation: Four double-blind studies with fluoxetine, 20 mg/day, resulted in a lot of efficacy and relative lack of side effects. Two open long-term studies have demonstrated the efficacy of fluoxetine over an extended period of time. In one of these studies, all 21 women who discontinued fluoxetine after 2 years found that their symptoms returned and thus resumed fluoxetine treatment. Many women anecdotally report using fluoxetine in partial-cycle (luteal) administration or taking lower doses during the follicular phase with an increase in dose during the luteal phase:
Pearlstein, Teri B. MD. Hormones and depression: What are the facts about premenstrual syndrome, menopause, and hormone replacement therapy? American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 173(2):646-653, August 1995.
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