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Can risperdale and abilify (aripiprazole) cause you to have an irregular period?

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Yes: Antipsychotics often have some effects on menses, and sometimes those effects are pretty significant. One reason for this is the effect that antipsychotics can have on the hormone prolactin.

Answered 3/24/2014

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Risperdal can: Risperdal can cause menstrual problems as it increases a hormone secreted by pineal gland in the brain called prolactin. But Abilify (aripiprazole) rarely does that hence should not cause any menstrual issues, however there are anecdotal reports.

Answered 5/4/2016

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