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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Citalopram On Conception?

i have been taking citalopram for about a month now. I have not had a menstrual period since january. I have pains in my lower abdomen & some signs of pregnacy. I have taking 3 test and they have all came out negative. Is there a way the citalopram can cause a false negaitive?
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi.

No, but citalopram can interfere with your hormonal levels resulting in symptoms that can depict or rather mimic pregnancy. I am almost sure this is the cause for the symptoms yoj are experiencing, especially if pregnancy is completely ruled out.

Best wishes.
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Taking Citalopram On Conception?

Hi. No, but citalopram can interfere with your hormonal levels resulting in symptoms that can depict or rather mimic pregnancy. I am almost sure this is the cause for the symptoms yoj are experiencing, especially if pregnancy is completely ruled out. Best wishes.