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Out of the approved ssris for pmdd, do you recommend one over another? i've been doing a ton of research, and my psychologist wanted me to speak to a psychiatrist over my pcp, but i can't afford it at the moment. i'm leaning toward zoloft?

Q: out of the approved ssris for pmdd, do you recommend one over another? i've been doing a ton of research, and my psychologist wanted me to speak to a psychiatrist over my pcp, but i can't afford it at the moment. i'm leaning toward zoloft?

: Evaluation by a psychiatrist is not necessary. This condition is treated by generalist/PCPs. Any of the SSRIs, including Zoloft will work fine.

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Evaluation by a psychiatrist is not necessary. This condition is treated by generalist/PCPs. Any of the SSRIs, including Zoloft will work fine.

Answered 6/5/2022

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A member asked:

Out of the approved ssris for pmdd, do you recommend one over another? i've been doing a ton of research, and my psychologist wanted me to speak to a psychiatrist over my pcp, but i can't afford it at the moment. i'm leaning toward zoloft?

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