Posted by Shirley 2 on June 2, 2001, at 11:05:11
In reply to Re: PMS and st. johns wort » Shirley 2, posted by shelliR on June 1, 2001, at 20:59:16
Shelli,
Thanks for the advice.
When I was on Zoloft, I increased the dose with my p-doc's ok during PMS and it sounds like I had the same results as you. I also increased the dosage on Prozac during PMS but once I went back to my regular dose, I kept having problems possibly because of Prozac's tendancy to linger in the body longer. It seemed like no matter what I did, I just couldn't get the right dosage.
Interestingly, Valerie Ruskin, in her book about depression and women (sorry I can't remember the title) suggested that for women who had similar problems to mine, monthly agiatation after my period started, also advised increasing the dosage during PMS. It sounded very sensible to me.
But then somewhere on this board, I saw that three people who were taking Celexa had the same problem as me. It was nice not to feel so alone although I don't wish that on anybody.
Anyway, if I remember correctly, those posters had tried reducing their dosage during PMS. Can't remember how they fared. Gosh, does the phrase, "dammed if you do and dammed if you don't" come to mind?
I think what I will do is stay with my regular St. John Wort dose if I can possibly do it during PMS. I will keep a detailed log to see if anything should be changed for the next go-around.
Gee, Shelli, you were just trying to be helpful and here I go off on a tangent:)) In all seriousness, I greatly appreciate the fact that you took the time to respond. That means alot.
Shirley
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