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Any tips on how to deal with bad pms symptoms before periods?
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SSRI medication: Ssri medications such as paxil, (paroxetine) prozac, Lexapro has found to be helpful to avert pms.
Answered 6/27/2014
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PMS: Lifestyle changes, diet, hormones & ssris. Examples of the above include aerobic exercises, cut down sugars & caffeine & salt intake, increase fiber, adequate rest & sleep, supplements such as calcium & vitamin e, prozac, oral contraceptive pills, progesterone, diuretics, clonidine, nsaids, chasteberry, st. Johns wort, essential fatty acids, & evening primrose oil.
Answered 4/7/2015
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