Lexapro PMS (Escitalopram oxalate) is one of the medicines that doctors can prescribe to treat depression during PMS (premenstrual syndrome). Lexapro also treats PMS-associated anxiety. Lexapro is a selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor (SSRI) and so belongs to the same family of medicines as Prozac/Sarafem and Zoloft, other drugs now routinely used to treat PMS/PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) depression and anxiety.
Lexapro PMS was developed by the Danish pharmaceutical company Lundbeck. Lexapro PMS is actually the active component of another anti-depressant drug citalopram. Lundbeck has split the drug and derived the active part to form the potent new formulation of Lexapro PMS.
Because of its potency, Lexapro PMS is associated with a number of certain side effects, particularly if the drug is stopped suddenly rather than gradually. As with all other anti-depressants, it is therefore key that Lexapro PMS is taken under the guidance and constant monitoring of your doctor.
Lexapro PMS can be taken instead of, or even in combination with other anti-depressants for the treatment of the emotional and psychological symptoms of PMS. Different anti-depressants will suit different women best. The first medication you are prescribed may not have much or any benefit. If so, it's important to remember that other, even closely related, drugs may work. Interestingly, the manufacturers of Lexapro PMS claim that this drug has additional benefits over other antidepressant drugs on the market.
