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What Are Missed Periods While On Multiple Medications Suggestive Of?

I missed my period two weeks ago (About), and I am on several medications such as, Klonopin, topomax, gababpentin, prazsosin, was on abilify ( but dr is switching me over to a new med currently but I have not taken it yet), prilosec, singular, and a birth control pill. Now I took an at home pregnancy on the 1st the day after I missed my period and it was negative, I heard of false-positives because of certain meds, especaily ones that I m on. What do you think I should do?

Wed, 30 Jan 2019

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Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu's Response

Hello,

Contraceptives may can cause altered periods. Stress, thyroid disorders, PCOD, pregnancy may cause problems. Use tablet Pantoprazole before breakfast for one week.

Get it done serum HCG levels and ultrasound abdomen. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist

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What Are Missed Periods While On Multiple Medications Suggestive Of?

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