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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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Can Xanax and Klonopin Help Treat Depression and Panic Disorder?
By Chris Ballas, M.D. , Health Expert

...extreme chronic depression and panic disorder.  Can Xanax and Klonopin help?  Have other... Read more »

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TMJ Medications
...Flexeril Diazepam - Valium Lioresal - Baclofen Metaxalone - Skelaxin Tizanidine - Zanaflex Alprazolam - Xanax Anti-Depressants Amitriptyline - Elavil Nortriptyline - Pamelor Imipramine - Tofranil... Read more »
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
...pose less risk for abuse than the shorter-acting drugs, which include diazepam (Valium), alprazolam (Xanax), and lorazepam (Ativan).Assessing symptoms frequently and administering benzodiazepine... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...supplanted in most cases by SSRIs and by newer antidepressants. Benzodiazepines include:Alprazolam (Xanax) and clonazepam (Klonopin) are effective for panic disorder, some phobias, and generalized... Read more »
Headaches: Tension: Medications
...contraction or to treat anxiety symptoms during periods of extreme stress. They include alprazolam (Xanax) and clonazepam (Klonopin). They tend to be highly addictive, however, and should... Read more »

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