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What are the newest and most effective ways to treat severe pms symptoms?

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Premenstrual SSRI : Pms symptoms are often relieved by using ssri type antidepressants like zoloft & lexapro, (escitalopram) a week prior to menstrual period and stopping it shortly after period begins.

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Answered 12/9/2013

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