Symptom Finder - Treatment of premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder
PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER
1. Vitamin E: 400 units daily especially during luteal phase.
2. Calcium carbonate: 600 mg bid.
3. NSAIDs may be effective:
4. Fluoxetine (Prozac): 20–80 mg daily.
5. Diuretic such as spironolactone (Aldactone): 50–100 mg daily for
fluid retention.
6. If above treatment suggestions are ineffective, a referral to a gynecologist would be wise.
1. Vitamin E: 400 units daily especially during luteal phase.
2. Calcium carbonate: 600 mg bid.
3. NSAIDs may be effective:
4. Fluoxetine (Prozac): 20–80 mg daily.
5. Diuretic such as spironolactone (Aldactone): 50–100 mg daily for
fluid retention.
6. If above treatment suggestions are ineffective, a referral to a gynecologist would be wise.