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Posted by Evie on October 3, 2006, at 13:05:17
I have been on Lexapro for the past 3 months and i have been having strange problems with my periods. And now i don't even have a period.
Is there anyone out there with this same problem.
Before on the med i was as regular and regular can be never missed a period only when i was pregnant. So i do blame it on the med. Please help.
Posted by Meri-Tuuli on October 3, 2006, at 13:11:49
In reply to Lexapro Menstration Problems, posted by Evie on October 3, 2006, at 13:05:17
Hello!
Well, anything's possible with these drugs. I haven't personally heard of anything going amiss with celexa/lexapro but its more common with drugs such as reboxetine or effexor. Reboxetine certainly did something hormonal for me - I broke out in acne, and my periods stopped.
Perhaps you could chat to your doc about this? I mean, missed periods could be anything (or nothing at all ie completely natural) so its hard to tell.
But some ADs do mess with hormones.
Kind regards
Meri
Posted by eugenia on October 3, 2006, at 18:42:14
In reply to Re: Lexapro Menstration Problems, posted by Meri-Tuuli on October 3, 2006, at 13:11:49
I recently posted that I stopped getting my period on Wellbutrin. I still don't want to stop taking it, because I think it helps reduce my appetite, which of course is a major eating disordered concern of mine, which could be another reason why I miss my menses. BUT, at one hundred twenty five and five feet four, I am not anorexic. The other strange thing is that I will get my period for a while on Wellbutrin, it seems I need to be on Wellbutrin for several months PLUS have some stress in my life.
But, have you been on Lexapro long?
I understand your concern--even if you don't want to get pregnant it feels really unhealthy to miss your period.
Posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2006, at 21:15:24
In reply to Re: Lexapro Menstration Problems, posted by eugenia on October 3, 2006, at 18:42:14
Discuss it with you doc. Love Phillipa
Posted by Evie on October 4, 2006, at 16:16:54
In reply to Re: Lexapro Menstration Problems, posted by Phillipa on October 3, 2006, at 21:15:24
Well, I went to Dr today and he told me that Lexapro has nothing to do with me missing my period. I know my body and my tubes are tide so i know am not pregnant. From the very first time i took this medication i noticed my cramps were strange and then the 2nd month my period came early and now on my 3rd month i don't have a period. When before on the med i was like clock work with my period. I really feel this med is unhealthy physically for me but i need to work on my mental side (clear my mind). My anxiety is almost gone and my depression is much less due to Lexapro. I am also in intense therapy and he blames my missing my period to the stress of my therapy. But i have 2 boys and i have gone throught stress and never once miss my period. I didn't know that Lexapro or depression medication affected hormones, that explains it.
THanks for your support.
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 5, 2006, at 21:14:24
In reply to Re: Lexapro Menstration Problems, posted by Evie on October 4, 2006, at 16:16:54
Hi Evie,
I missed my period 3 times in the last 8 months- major depression. Anxiety. Stress. etc. etc.Have you had any other somatic problems, like headaches, stomachaches, nausea, back pain? It may be that when your body is a little out of whack your uterus is just the most sensitive organ.
All in all, at least you're not worried about being pregnant! (trust me- THAT's no fun.)
-Li
(oh yeah, I'm on cymbalta for depression. and all kinds of other goodies...)
Posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2006, at 21:17:08
In reply to Re: Lexapro Menstration Problems » Evie, posted by Lindenblüte on October 5, 2006, at 21:14:24
Pdoc didn't change your med? Love Phillipa
Posted by Lindenblüte on October 5, 2006, at 21:55:06
In reply to Re: Lexapro Menstration Problems » Lindenblüte, posted by Phillipa on October 5, 2006, at 21:17:08
nope- pdoc didn't change my meds because missing a period is pretty common. depression messes up all kinds of hormones. It caused changes in my appetite, my thinking, my sleeping patterns, my concentration, my posture, the speed I walked, my digestion... made me feel pretty sick all over!
fix the depression, fix the menstruation problems (at least in my experience)
-Li
Posted by Evie on October 6, 2006, at 10:21:33
In reply to Re: Lexapro Menstration Problems » Phillipa, posted by Lindenblüte on October 5, 2006, at 21:55:06
Wow this is awesome getting support from all of you. But yeah i have had the severe neck pain & back pain too, lasted for about 2 weeks on my second month of Lex, i am new to all these meds so need to get my info from you as well as my doc, to make sure it's the right thing for me. I also have intense dreams.
Thanks guys,
Evie
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