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If you have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), your healthcare provider may prescribe Sarafem® (fluoxetine hydrochloride). Sarafem is part of a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and works by allowing more serotonin (a chemical in the brain) to remain in the brain for a longer period of time. The medicine comes in the form of a capsule that is taken by mouth, usually once a day. As with any medication, it is possible to take too much Sarafem, and you should seek immediate medical attention if you overdose on Sarafem. Symptoms of a Sarafem overdose can include fainting, an irregular heart rhythm, or breathing problems.
 
(Click Sarafem for the full eMedTV article. This article takes a detailed look at Sarafem dosing, side effects, and available strengths -- as well as some conditions you should let your healthcare provider know about before you take the medicine.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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