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How do antidepressants prescribed to treat premenstrual syndrome work?
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The most effective of these include sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), and paroxetine (Paxil).
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMedications that have been reported to be effective in treating PMDD include the tricyclic antidepressants and the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
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∙ 12y agoThey are termed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and indirectly increase brain serotonin levels, thus stabilizing emotions.
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