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What Causes Irregular Periods While Taking Fludac?
Dear Doc,I am 28 year old married woman, ot married last year. I am taking anti depressant Fludac 20mg from last 10 months. Recently there is sudden change in my period cycle. I was down on 8th March then 31st March then 17th April and since then till date I am experiencing periods sometimes few spots sometimes heavy flow.Since 30th April I am feeling I am down again. Is there some issue that I need to see doctor?
Tue, 15 Nov 2022
Hello,
Fluoxetine consumption leads to increased incidence of menstrual irregularity. The incidence increases with increasing dosage of the drug. There may be other causes of menstrual irregularities and heavy bleeding like:
1) Endometriosis
2) Uterine polyps
3) Adenomyosis
4) Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
5) PCOS
6) Uterine or pelvic tumors
You need to consult a gynecologist for detailed clinical examination and appropriate treatment after necessary testing. please do not stop Fludac all of a sudden it must be slowly tapered. Inform your psychiatrist about the adverse effect.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Fluoxetine consumption leads to increased incidence of menstrual irregularity. The incidence increases with increasing dosage of the drug. There may be other causes of menstrual irregularities and heavy bleeding like:
1) Endometriosis
2) Uterine polyps
3) Adenomyosis
4) Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
5) PCOS
6) Uterine or pelvic tumors
You need to consult a gynecologist for detailed clinical examination and appropriate treatment after necessary testing. please do not stop Fludac all of a sudden it must be slowly tapered. Inform your psychiatrist about the adverse effect.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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