Paxil & Late Periods?

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Registered: 04-21-2004
Paxil & Late Periods?
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Wed, 04-21-2004 - 12:23am
First of all, I will say sorry to all the guys out there who really are not interested in this topic.

But to all the ladies, I had to post this since I am having a hard time finding anything out about this online.

I started taking Paxil about 3-4 weeks ago for depression. I have never taken anti-depressants before. So far, I am feeling better in terms of mood, not wanting to sleep all the time, tension, attitude, and I am becoming interested in things once more.

However, I am concerned about the fact that I am late this month and I am wondering if it could have anything to do with the Paxil. I have heard of women having longer periods due to Paxil, but what about missed ones? HELP!

Thank you all!

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Registered: 04-07-2003
Wed, 04-21-2004 - 12:41am

Welcome Starla,


This is the point where I generally would contact my pharmacist as soon as possible, and or a phone call to the Doctor's office.

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Registered: 07-15-2003
Wed, 04-21-2004 - 9:02am
Hi Starla!

I was on Paxil for a long time, but I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome so my period were always messed up anyway. I am currently in the process of going of Paxil.

Sorry I couldn't be of any help sweetie!

Pamela

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Wed, 04-21-2004 - 12:48pm
Hey Starla, I agree. I had the same odd side effect. Got to the point I only had 6-8 periods a year. Yipeeeeee! I loved it. I went off Paxil after being on it for 6 years last summer when I fell apart real bad. The side effect did not bother me or my physician. Don't worry about missing a period. It may make the next one heavier, but other than that you'll never miss it. Take care, Brenda

Hugs, Brenda 

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Registered: 04-21-2004
Wed, 04-21-2004 - 8:36pm
Thank you all for your posts. It is nice to see that someone else has gone through the same thing.

The part that frustrated me is that all the side effect stuff listed anything dealing with periods. So that is why I got so nervous. Anyone else this has happened to?

Today I noticed a bit of spotting, but my regular type period still has not come. Did anyone have spotting as well?

Thanks for reading!