I have somewhat irregular and difficult periods and this month (more so than any other) I am having severe anxiety and depression. I did not respond well to birth control... Does anyone know if it is ok to take an antidepressant TEMPORARILY for PMS symptoms? Will I become dependent on them and unable to bounce back after the PMS has stopped?
2006-08-31 09:30:58 · 6 answers · asked by MissJ 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
It takes 3 months for them to regulate your system but they do help honestly you just can't take them temporarily you should stay on them for at least a year.
2006-08-31 09:33:20 · answer #1 · answered by Raineybaby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can take them and then stop immediately. You would have to talk to your doctor about that. I know that when you take it for a while, you have to take it in decreasing doses til your completely off. You will not become dependent on them. It is not a narcotic or anything like that. I never had any luck with birth control either. I started the Nuvaring and I really like it. It releases a steady, small dose of hormones so your not up and down. Its a ring you stick in and don't take out til three weeks and then you wait one week and have a period and then start over. I was having hormone problems and irregular periods and that's why I started it. I have been taking it for two months now with no problems. Well, at first I did have some abdominal pain, but not too bad. It soon went away. Just try it for two months and if it doesn't work for you, then stop it.
2006-08-31 09:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Xena 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was also offered antidepressants as a solution to my pms problems. The problem is that those medications come with their own set of side effects. I alway look for an alternative to those medications and refused to take antidepressants. Always research whatever meds you take and make a more educated decision instead of these doctors just handing out meds like candy.
2006-08-31 09:35:52 · answer #3 · answered by Cat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There IS a PMS specific antidepressant. It is called Sarafem. Talk to your doctor about it - I was going to try it, but I have no insurance. As soon as I get some, I will be getting it. PMS makes me like Jekyll & Hyde - my friends know by things I say & do when I am PMSing. That's bad!
2006-08-31 09:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I have this same problem severly every month, and im on birth control. I'll have to read all of your answers and see if someone knows.
2006-08-31 09:33:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
antidepressants are not a temporary medication. you'd need to take them continually for them to have any effect. if you want to take something just while you're having your period, look into nerve pills.
2006-08-31 12:53:12 · answer #6 · answered by Moxie1313 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋