Cerafim

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 Sarafem? Cerafim is a common misspelling of Sarafem.
 
A healthcare provider may prescribe Sarafem® (fluoxetine hydrochloride) to help treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. The medication is a type of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor that works by increasing the levels of a certain chemical in the brain (serotonin). Sarafem comes in tablet form and is available in three strengths. While most people have no problems with the drug, potential side effects include nausea, weakness, and insomnia.
 
(To learn more about this medication, click Sarafem. This article provides dosing guidelines for Sarafem, further explains how the drug works to relieve symptoms of PMDD, and offers information on what you should know before starting treatment.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;