PMS medication may be your route to freedom from PMS (premenstrual syndrome) symptoms. More and more PMS medication is being developed for the treatment of PMS symptoms. This is great news for women whose PMS symptoms don't improve in response to lifestyle and diet changes. PMS medication is also being more widely prescribed as the medical profession recognizes the need for a more proactive approach to PMS management. This particularly applies to women who suffer from severe PMS or PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), but PMS drugs are available for every woman if PMS impacts her life such that normality is not possible without intervention. The most common PMS medications are those used for pain relief. Over the counter pain PMS medication such as aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen are a vital weapon for most women during PMS (as are a nice cozy bed and comforter, hot water bottles and chocolate!). Stronger pain PMS medication such as acetaminophen with codeine or Premsyn can provide relief for severe PMS aches, pains and cramps. Diuretic PMS medication can be prescribed for treating PMS water retention and bloating. Hormone medication for PMS can also be prescribed by to restore optimal hormone balance to minimize the impact of PMS. Anti-depressant PMS medications such as Prozac/Sarafem, Zoloft, Lexapro and Wellbutrin can treat severe PMS anxiety and depression during PMS. Most of these PMS medications need only to be taken prior to and during PMS attacks, not all through the month. If it helps ease your PMS symptoms every month, then make sure you benefit from the range of PMS medication now available. PMS medication, whether it be in over the counter or prescription form, may be your way to finding relief from the range of emotional and physical symptoms of PMS.
