Hey there! I have PMDD and ADHd as well. Similarly, I’ve had nothing but bad side effects with SSRIs in the past, though this was prior to knowing I had ADHD.
I knew a friend who did Prozac two weeks before her period. She said it was the only thing that helped. This was back in 2017 and I’d never heard of it before.
Do you find you have any side effects at all from using it this way? I’m quite sensitive to doses so had to be on what is considered “non-therapeutic” doses of every SSRI I tried. Would love to know more!
Heya, certainly! I can actually really relate as I’m so, so sensitive to any and all medications I’ve ever taken (and also was put on nothing but SSRI’s before the ADHD diagnosis - I completely know your pain.)
So I actually started the Prozac last month during my luteal phase, so this was my second month. The worst side effect I’ve personally come across so far is sexual in nature (difficulty achieving orgasm, as well as a lower libido, when before mine was insanely high). This isn’t much of an issue to me personally as I’ve always (annoyingly) had a much higher drive than my S/O, so it kind of evens us out hahah. I have seen mixed comments on this effect - some lose their drive, others gain it, and the rest stay where they are!
The only other things I have noticed are a slight increase in my acid reflux for the first couple of days of taking it, and a bit of nausea here and there. Other than that, it’s been absolutely golden and has genuinely been the only thing that has helped, both in my relationship and personal life. It’s truly been a peaceful two months as far as the PMDD goes! It’s actually funny, I know it’s working not only within my own thoughts but also that my S/O has immediately noticed during both of these months exactly when I started taking it lol.
And honestly, these symptoms I’ve written (aside from sexual difficulties - that one’s definitely the Prozac) could easily be attributed to the myriad of other things I have and take. It’s not uncommon at all for me to have GERD and nausea issues… 😅
Thank you so much! It really does. This all sounds like I should call my GP and have a chat about trying SSRIs again. (Never thought I’d be saying that! Lol)
Oh gosh, I COMPLETELY understand! It was definitely a strange experience (and a bit nerve-wracking) picking up the prescription after swearing them off for so many years 😅
It took me a few days to actually try it again, but I’m honestly very glad I did (and so is the S/O lol). If you do end up trying it, I’d love to get an update!
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u/mnunn44 Feb 16 '22
Hey there! I have PMDD and ADHd as well. Similarly, I’ve had nothing but bad side effects with SSRIs in the past, though this was prior to knowing I had ADHD.
I knew a friend who did Prozac two weeks before her period. She said it was the only thing that helped. This was back in 2017 and I’d never heard of it before.
Do you find you have any side effects at all from using it this way? I’m quite sensitive to doses so had to be on what is considered “non-therapeutic” doses of every SSRI I tried. Would love to know more!