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A member asked:

Can dexilant (dexlansoprazole) or carafate delay a period? my period comes every 27 days and definitely not pregnant. been 32 days.

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Dr. Visalakshi Vallury answered

No: Neither medication would have the effect of delaying your period maybe stress related or other cause.

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Answered 5/15/2015

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