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What must i expect from drug therapy for menopausal mood disorder?

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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Which drug?: I frequently use fluoxetine for mood disorders in menopause if HRT therapy itself does not alleviate mood disorders. I rarely have to use mood elevators if hormones are properly balanced during menopause & perimenopause.

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Answered 3/24/2018

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