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Is Missed Period A Side Effect Of Citralopram?

hi am taking the POP pill cerazette and citralopram i have very light periods up till now i have been on the POP pill for 3 months and 4 weeks ago started taking the citralopram but have not had a period this month. do the two lessen the protection of pregnancy
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi,

The 2 drugs you mentioned both can lead to menstrual problems. Citralopram usually causes heavy periods but Cerazette can lead to your symptoms. If you have missed a period with intercourse then maybe get a urine pregnancy test first of all along with Ultrasonography of abdomen. If both do not show anything then ask your doctor to change the medication.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Shubir Walter Abraham, General & Family Physician
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Olgeta Xhufka 's  Response
Hello,

I don't think that Citalopram may have affected the protection. Do a pregnancy test first.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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Is Missed Period A Side Effect Of Citralopram?

Hi, The 2 drugs you mentioned both can lead to menstrual problems. Citralopram usually causes heavy periods but Cerazette can lead to your symptoms. If you have missed a period with intercourse then maybe get a urine pregnancy test first of all along with Ultrasonography of abdomen. If both do not show anything then ask your doctor to change the medication. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shubir Walter Abraham, General & Family Physician