Review, 2000
Can SSRI antidepressants treat premenstrual syndrome?
Yes, SSRIs are particularly effective for treating premenstrual syndrome symptoms.
What they did
This is a brief review section discussing SSRI use for premenstrual syndrome among other conditions.
What they found
SSRIs and other medications like nefazodone and venlafaxine can effectively treat premenstrual syndrome.
What it means for you
For women with PMS, SSRI antidepressants are a treatment option. The main limit is that this was just a brief mention in a broader review, not detailed research specifically about PMS.
About the study
- Original title
- [New indications for antidepressive agents. Now also in anxiety disorders and premenstrual syndrome?]
- Authors
- Hochstrasser B
- Journal
- MMW Fortschritte der Medizin
- Year
- 2000
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- SSRI antidepressants
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11190938/
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