Posted by jaycee on January 10, 2003, at 6:09:33
In reply to Re: New to Lexapro, posted by Romulus on January 10, 2003, at 0:05:16
> > I am taking Lexapro to help with PMS. I have read so many postings and I am wondering if this is a drastic measure from my pdoc - to be taking Lexapro for PMS.
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> My highly unprofessional opinion is that it's not advisable to take antidepressants for anything other than pure depression. Have you spoken with a psychiatrist (I assume pdoc means primary doc)? I have heard of some pdocs prescribing AD's for a mild case of the blues so their opinion could be suspect.
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> I have been on Lexapro at 10mg for about 6 weeks and my hands are shaking like there's no tomorrow. These are potent meds and there must be a better solution for PMS. Good luck!You would think so unless you are one of the unfortunate women who suffer from pms. These meds are a godsend to those of us who suffer from pms.
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