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stressed and worried

Hello,

Here's some background info before I add my concern: a few months ago I stopped taking the anti-depressant Cymbalta and lately I have tried getting back on it. When I have, it has made me nauseous. I only tried taking it a few times. My doctor told me it may be a case of withdrawal. I have  also been very stressed this month about a lot of things.

Here's my concern: my period is late and the month is almost over. I have had some brown discharge at random times this month, but I often get that. My boyfriend and I always use a condom when we have sex and I haven't had any of the pre-missed period pregnancy symptoms. I took an at home pregnancy test a few days ago and it came out negative.

I'm concerned. I read that cymbalta withdrawal can result in many things including irregular menstrual cycle and spotting. Does the case of the late period sound more like withdrawal or pregnancy? The signs don't seem to point to pregnancy, but I'm paranoid.

Thank you.
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I've already taken two at home tests and they were both negative.
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Stress can mess up your periods..I would research cymbalta on-line,check the side affects.I would also go buy a test or have the doctor do one,just so you will kno whether you are pregneant or not,to ease your mind..
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Since you quit taking this med several months ago the withdrawal should have been gone. So I don't think it's that.
Sometimes when you try to go back on the same antidepressant you will not have the same effect or different effects.
Cymbalta gave me terrible nausea. It's kind of in it's own class of meds and does'nt help with anxiety like a lot of other antidepressants do.
If your stressed that can throw your period off. You can always see your Dr for a blood test to see if you may be pregnant. Let us know how it turns out and take care. Remar
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