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Can citalopram delay your periods?

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Dr. Marvin Miller answered

No: Celexa (citalopram) should not change the regularity of your periods. However depression or anxiety can make them less regular.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 5/17/2016

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On citalopram for depression which then makes me anxious and question everything. Been great for months but on my period this month felt low again? Y?

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On BC for abt 3-4 yrs. Take everyday. Last period was unusually light and short. Discharging a lot too. Should I worry abt preg? Was taking Celexa (citalopram).

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I bled for a day but It was heavy and it wasn't period blood and I'm super sleepy could it be a side effect from the celexa (citalopram) I'm taking?

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I'm 21 days late for my period. I haven't had sex since september. Is it possible that my antidepressant celexa (citalopram) is causing it to be late?

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