Celexa and menstruation

newday83

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Joined : Nov 2014

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Posted Today 5:54 AM (GMT 0)

I am unable to sleep, searching the internet for answers. I have been on Celexa 20mg/day for 20 days. I am currently 6 days late for my period this month. My boyfriend and I do not use protection, but the home pregnancy test was negative. I have had cramps every night for a week now, along with bloating which are typical PMS symptoms for me. I am very regular and "know" when I am going to start. I have had that feeling I'm going to start since the first day of my missed period on November 24th. Anyone have problems with Celexa?

lesweet1971

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Posted Today 11:26 AM (GMT 0)

Hi & welcome.

I have never had issues with AD's & late periods but I have had late/irregular periods due to stress.

You have 2 things going on..
1. Recent stress (I assume bc you're 3 weeks into taking an AD)
2. You're having unprotected sex

Either one of those can cause your issue.

Should you be pregnant, a home test might not pick it up this early. I've seen those tests that say they can tell sooner than others. Did you use that one or a standard home test?

If you're concerned about pregnancy, call your doctor & get a blood test as that'd be more accurate than a home test.

Should you do that & you're not pregnant, my best guess is stress related as that's been my experience. I'm not a doctor though & also have no experience with Celexa so the best route if you're concerned is to see a doctor.

Wishing you the best!
Lisa

Momtogigiandquinn

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Posted Today 2:58 PM (GMT 0)

I agree with Lisa. My period was a mess when I was really stressed out.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted Today 6:34 PM (GMT 0)

Hi ND83,

I will third the input regarding stress...

...and add that if you are not eating due to anxiety or nausea, this can also cause amenorrhea. At the heigth of my anxiety issues, I was a wreck physically (not eating) and did not menstruate for almost three years.

However, you should get a doctor's test to have a definitive answer on this.

Best wishes, and post with us anytime for support.

Scaredy Cat

Cornell

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Posted 11/30/2014 5:14 PM (GMT 0)

Hello Newday

Just want to offer you support and say thank you for sharing with us. I am a male so can't really help you in the "menstrual" department but I do take celexa and it has proven to be somewhat beneficial to me. Not "earth-shattering" but beneficial!

As far as the pregnancy tests go, keep in mind that usually a test will hardly ever show a false positive BUT will sometimes produce a false negative. Just something to keep in mind!

Please keep us updated. I am thinking of ya!

Hugs

Cornell

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