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Does Clonazepam Cause Irregular Menstrual Cycle?

I have been taking 0.5 mg of Clonazepam for anxiety for about three nights now. I just started my menstral cycle today and it has only been 14 days since the begining.of my last cycle. 7 days since the end if my last cycle. Could this irregular menstrual cycle be from this medication?
Fri, 1 Mar 2024
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Hi,

Though very rarely, but definitely, all of benzodiazepines including clonazepam have been documented to cause menstrual irregularities in some of the patients including heavy bleeding or spotting. Still, it is not commonly considered as a reason for irregular menstrual bleeding by most of the gynecologists. You may try stop this drug and consult your doctor about this, who may prescribe you some other anxiolytic medicine, if he thinks a need for this.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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Does Clonazepam Cause Irregular Menstrual Cycle?

Hi, Though very rarely, but definitely, all of benzodiazepines including clonazepam have been documented to cause menstrual irregularities in some of the patients including heavy bleeding or spotting. Still, it is not commonly considered as a reason for irregular menstrual bleeding by most of the gynecologists. You may try stop this drug and consult your doctor about this, who may prescribe you some other anxiolytic medicine, if he thinks a need for this. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician