Post by Sam on Apr 26, 2016 10:54:07 GMT
The decision about whether to take a serotonin reuptake inhibitor every day or on an intermittent basis depends on the type of symptoms a particular woman experiences and if the symptoms of PMDD are superimposed on a more persistent depression. This will be discussed greatly with your medical professional.
Intermittent dosing is sufficient for treating irritability or mood, but daily medication may be necessary to control somatic symptoms such as fatigue and physical discomfort.
The kinda good news is that the side effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors are usually relatively mild and transient. Nausea, for example, typically subsides after several days of taking a drug for the first time — and the problem tends not to recur even when the drug is taken intermittently.
Sexual side effects, such as reduced libido and inability to reach orgasm, can be troubling and persistent even when dosing is intermittent.
Of course PMDD can also lessen sexual desire without the use of medication so as a practical matter, taking a serotonin reuptake inhibitor on an intermittent basis may still seem like an acceptable strategy.
Remember to discuss all options with your medical professional. There is more than one avenue to explore. Never leave anything out because it seems insignificant or like you are over reacting. You aren't, you can't be. This is your life, take control.
~S
Intermittent dosing is sufficient for treating irritability or mood, but daily medication may be necessary to control somatic symptoms such as fatigue and physical discomfort.
The kinda good news is that the side effects of serotonin reuptake inhibitors are usually relatively mild and transient. Nausea, for example, typically subsides after several days of taking a drug for the first time — and the problem tends not to recur even when the drug is taken intermittently.
Sexual side effects, such as reduced libido and inability to reach orgasm, can be troubling and persistent even when dosing is intermittent.
Of course PMDD can also lessen sexual desire without the use of medication so as a practical matter, taking a serotonin reuptake inhibitor on an intermittent basis may still seem like an acceptable strategy.
Remember to discuss all options with your medical professional. There is more than one avenue to explore. Never leave anything out because it seems insignificant or like you are over reacting. You aren't, you can't be. This is your life, take control.
~S
but I never give up.