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I know what it is like ...............so much stress in my life, but NOW I need your help.

I take 10 mgs. of Lexapro..........was on Prozac for five weeks.........the only major problem I had with it is I COULD NOT SLEEP..............

However, here is my question..............IT helped me with my severe PMS......I have it to where I am so sick........................

My doctor suggested that I take 10 mgs (7) DAY'S BEFORE MY PERIOD to see if this would help???????:confused:

How can this help...........it did for five weeks. Just no sleep.......please advise.

Take Both for a short bit is OK????????????????

I get so sick with PMDD.............
 
I'm not sure how it works but a very good friend of mine did that for about 2 years and it helped her tremendously. She had horrible PMS to the point that it was impacting her marriage and job. She would be so hot tempered for those days she would mouth off to customers and not even realize she did it. Anyway, she was in the peri-menopause window when the doc prescribed it for her and the difference was quite amazing. However, her issue was far more emotional than physical. But it cooled her attitude, temper, everything down a lot. After a couple of years she got into the menopause window and gradually stopped taking the pills as her perioRAB became more infrequent.

I have to tell you, when she told me what the doc had prescribed I wondered how in the world short bits of antidepressants would do any good but it did. So I'd give it a shot if I were you.
 
Thank you...........you are awesome..........just needed some advise?

Did she take hers just 7-10 days before her period? I think I Too might be permi..........doc say's No, I SAY YES>..........................
 
I would look into that option too! Also, have you looked into birth control pills? I don't get PMS at all since taking the pill. It's great for keeping my hormones leveled out!

I have the exact opposite problem with Prozac. I love it because it works for me and my anxiety, but it makes me sooo tired and I have NO trouble sleeping! I just take a low dose so I can manage :)
 
I would like to start back on the Prozac, for I feel the lexapro might be causing weight gain....................:( I won't go there!!!!!!!!

I want to snack later in the evening........not normal.........

Advise please...........should I try the Prozac once again? IT DID HELP WITH ANXIETY AND PMS.........wonderfully.

Please..........anyone.?
 
A friend of mine was able to take Lexapro without gaining weight, so you might be okay on it! Everybody's body handles it differently. I would maybe try it for a little while.... see how it goes... if you start to notice weight gain or that you aren't feeling any better, then maybe look into switching!

Also, I take a low dose of Xanax only as needed. I don't take it every day. This is something I take when I'm feeling very anxious and need something extra. Maybe you can talk to your doctor to see if this would be an option to take during that time of the month when PMS bothers you. It hasn't caused any weight gain for me!
 
Thank you...........I just need to say NO TO THE Snacking at night............I eat healthy other wise.

Thank you for your feedback..............:)
 
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