Each person responds in different ways to medications. However, Sarafem has helped many people find relief from their symptoms. A doctor can work to decide if Sarafem might be the right choice.

Who Should Take Sarafem?

• Women with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, also known as PMDD
• Adults and children age 8 and older who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder
• Adults and children age 7 and older who have been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Adults who have been diagnosed with bulimia

Who Shouldn't Take Sarafem?

Women who are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant or who are breastfeeding should talk to a doctor before starting to take Sarafem. Its safety in these situations has not been fully tested.

The safety of Sarafem in children younger than the age of 7 years has not been studied, so children younger than that should not use this product.

Individuals who are allergic to any of the ingredients found in Sarafem should talk with a doctor before taking this medication. People who have a history of kidney disease may need to take a smaller dose of Sarafem.

Individuals who have any of the following conditions should check with a doctor before starting to take Sarafem:

• history of manic or bipolar illness
• seizures
• diabetes