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Can Cilest Cause Negative Anxiety Thoughts And Depression?

I am suffering from really bad anxiety and cry spellings. I have just gone back on Cilest and I'm scared as I'm having negative anxiety thoughts and depression. I came off it a year ago as I was having anxiety attacks and was put on a mild anti depressant but now its back I'm worried its me but heard it could be Cilest.
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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Cilest is a hormonal contraceptive pill. It consists of Ethinylestradiol and Norgestimate. Estradiol can possibly cause worsening of mood symptoms, anxiety and depression. You already has anxiety and crying spells so you will be at risk to aggravation of these symptoms. As per my opinion you can consult with your doctor to change to some other Oral Contraceptive Pill that doesnt cause such symptoms or consult a psychiatrist for treatment of depression and anxiety.
Medicines like Venlafaxine, Duloxetine have excellent roles in such symptoms and reduce anxiety.
Try relaxation exercises, yoga and meditation to keep yourself relaxed.

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Can Cilest Cause Negative Anxiety Thoughts And Depression?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM Cilest is a hormonal contraceptive pill. It consists of Ethinylestradiol and Norgestimate. Estradiol can possibly cause worsening of mood symptoms, anxiety and depression. You already has anxiety and crying spells so you will be at risk to aggravation of these symptoms. As per my opinion you can consult with your doctor to change to some other Oral Contraceptive Pill that doesnt cause such symptoms or consult a psychiatrist for treatment of depression and anxiety. Medicines like Venlafaxine, Duloxetine have excellent roles in such symptoms and reduce anxiety. Try relaxation exercises, yoga and meditation to keep yourself relaxed. Thanks, hope this helps you