Posted by Anna Laura on April 10, 2002, at 23:23:35
In reply to Re: Effexor + Adafrinil?, posted by katekite on April 10, 2002, at 9:58:38
> I read somewhere that serotonin receptors are (I can't quite recall) either down-regulated or less sensitive to serotonin during that PMS time.
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> I occasionally take Paxil as a sleep aid, and notice that 5 mg will do it any day but the 3 days before my period. Then I need much more.
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> I have had excellent success with moclobemide for the irritable tired symptoms of PMS....taking it only for a few days when its the worst. I find it effective within a couple hours at a high dose allowing me to have a normal day, and no side effects (for me). Caution against taking maoi with any other drug without really getting your psychiatrist's attention about interactions.
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> So you may find you need higher serotonin stimulation during PMS than the rest of the time. There aren't too many drugs that are effective quickly enough.
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> kate
Thank you Kate: i'll keep that in mind.
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