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Does zoloft or abilify (aripiprazole) change menstrual cycles? my period is lasting 2 more days than usual.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is possible.: Abilify (aripiprazole) use has been associated with amenorrhea (periods stop), vaginal hemorrhage ; menorrhagia (prolonged / heavy menstrual bleeding).

Dr Smikle and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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