Posted by katekite on April 10, 2002, at 9:58:38
In reply to Effexor + Adafrinil?, posted by Anna Laura on April 9, 2002, at 3:15:13
I read somewhere that serotonin receptors are (I can't quite recall) either down-regulated or less sensitive to serotonin during that PMS time.
I occasionally take Paxil as a sleep aid, and notice that 5 mg will do it any day but the 3 days before my period. Then I need much more.
I have had excellent success with moclobemide for the irritable tired symptoms of PMS....taking it only for a few days when its the worst. I find it effective within a couple hours at a high dose allowing me to have a normal day, and no side effects (for me). Caution against taking maoi with any other drug without really getting your psychiatrist's attention about interactions.
So you may find you need higher serotonin stimulation during PMS than the rest of the time. There aren't too many drugs that are effective quickly enough.
kate
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