Im 30 and ready to be a mom. Been on celexa for 3 months, and this is the first month my period has been 8 days late. Took a pregnancy test and it is negative. Can celexa mess with a test??
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Q: Started Celexa 3 months ago... Can this make it harder for me to get pregnant??
Answers (1)
11/24/08 1:33pm
Hi Sarah:
I am not an obstetrician, but I do know that antidepressants typically don't interfere with conception or the readings on pregnancy tests.
You should be aware that they can be connected with birth defects in the fetus. You may want to read about Celexa here. Please discuss this with your gynecologist and bring all of your concerns to him/her. However, do NOT stop taking your Celexa without consulting with your physician first.
Best of luck,
Dr. Diana Walcutt
*Dr. Walcutt is a Psychologist who worked in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for many years. Dr. Walcutt's answers are not intended to diagnose or treat any medical or mental disorder. Any information given in a post about medication is for educational purposes only, and primarily to aid you in having an informed discussion with your own Psychiatrist/Physician.
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