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Can paxil (paroxetine) affect your menstrual cycle? i have always been regular at 28 days and on my 36th day now. started paxil (paroxetine) in november.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Menstrual changes: Can occur with Paxil (paroxetine) but this is not a particularly common side effect.

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 11/7/2016

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