PMS drugs have revolutionized the ways in which PMS (premenstrual syndrome) is treated in recent years. PMS drugs mean that rather than having to suffer each month when adjustments to diet and lifestyle fail to bring relief from PMS symptoms, women can now turn to a range of safe and effective drugs to minimize or halt the many and varied symptoms they may suffer. This particularly applies to women who suffer from severe PMS orPMDD (premenstrual dysphonic disorder), but PMS drugs are available for every woman if PMS impacts her life such that normality is not possible without intervention.
The most commonly taken PMS drugs are those used to banish the pains, cramps and aches that can strike during PMS. Standard over the counter drugs such as aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are many a girl's best friend duringPMS (and always work better with a hot water bottle, comfy chair and chocolate of course!). Acetaminophen and codeine combination drugs provide stronger pain relief for whenPMS symptoms hit hard. Presym is another strong pain drug, designed specifically for targeting PMS pains and a wider range of associated symptoms. These PMS drugs are also marketed as Pamprin Multi-Symptom. Diuretic drugs can be prescribed for PMS to help reduce water retention andbloating. Hormone drugs can also be prescribed by your doctor to restore beneficial hormone levels. Hormone-based drugs generally work by increasingestrogen levels during PMS. A number of anti-depressant drugs are now available to treat the PMS symptoms ofwomen who suffer from severe anxiety and depression. Selective serotonin inhibitor drugs such asProzac/Sarafem, Zoloft and Lexapro are now more frequently prescribed to treat severe PMS, as is the dopamine agonist anti-depressant drug Wellbutrin. Most PMS antidepressants only need to be taken just before and during PMS attacks, not all through the month. As beneficial as these powerful anti-depressant drugs can be for treating PMS, it is vital that they are taken in consultation with, and with monitoring from, your doctor.
