Verapamil in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: case report
Price, W.A.; Giannini, A.J.
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry 47(4): 213-214
1986
ISSN/ISBN: 0160-6689 PMID: 3957885 Document Number: 275234
A woman with a long history of premenstrual tension syndrome (PMS) received verapamil for treatment of mitral valve prolapse. Associated with verapamil therapy was a decreased severity in many symptoms of PMS, including agitation, depression, emotional outbursts, and irritability. A possible mechanism is discussed.
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