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Health Encyclopedia: Premenstrual Syndrome Treatment

Treatment


Some experts recommend a gradual approach for treatment of symptoms that meet the full criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).

  • First-line therapies are those that do not include prescription medications. Lifestyle modifications, especially exercise, are advised for any stage of treatment. Over-the-counter pain relievers may be helpful. Vitamin B6 and calcium supplements are sometimes recommended.
  • In severe cases, particularly in women who have P...
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Premenstrual Syndrome: Medications
...other treatments.Benzodiazepines. The standard anxiolytics are the benzodiazepines, with alprazolam (Xanax) most often used for PMS. Experts, however, generally do not recommend these drugs for... Read more »
Alcoholism: Treatment for Alcohol Withdrawal
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