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A member asked:

By taking just 1 tablet of zyprexa can my hormons be disturbed? currently i am on abilify (aripiprazole) .also on glocuphage for pcos. why 5days late for periods?

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Dr. Henry Jacobs answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Maybe: abilify (aripiprazole) and zyprexa are pretty potent psych drugs that can cause multiple symptoms and affect the liver and central nervous system. PCOS also can affect your hormone levels. it would not be surpising to see hormonal changes with this set of facts.

Dr Foster agreed

Answered 6/2/2015

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