Re: Celexa and gynecomastia

October 8, 2002

Hi Trina,

There are many possibilities mentioned on pubmed. You might want to ask

your physician about the other factors or whether it could be the

combination of several things. I'm not sure if anyone here would be an equal

comparison since there are so many differences. This is really something

that you need to discuss with your physician.

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My cousin developed during puberty because he was somewhat chubby. He

wasn't on any medications but being overweight can also be a factor.

Cheryl

>From: " Trina Montgomery " <boymom_4@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Celexa and gynecomastia

>Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 21:35:02 -0500

>

>Hey everyone,

>

>My nine year old son was a patient of Goldbergs for four years. When we

>decided to do chelation, we had to leave Goldberg, regretably, and use a

>different doctor. But, while a patient of Goldberg, my son was put on

>Celexa as part of his treatment. When we left, we were able to get the new

>doctor to maintain the Celexa presciption at the same dosage. So, for the

>last five years or so, he has been on Celexa or some sort of SSRI. Now, I

>feel it has been beneficial for him to be on the SSRI, or I wouldn't have

>maintained the prescription when we left. However, as some of you may

>recall, I sent an email a couple of weeks ago about his developing a breast

>bud. I received a few responses about it, but not much. In the meantime,

>it is now both breasts. Our local pediatrician drew blood to check hormone

>levels, and his estrogen was 192. FSH and LH were normal. We are going to

>rule any adrenal tumors with an CT scan of his abdomen soon. Also, genetic

>bloodwork was sent to rule out a Klinefelter's type thing. We are not

>thinking it is either of these things really, but do want to be sure. Our

>pediatrician stated, after reviewing his list of meds/supplements he is on

>that the SSRI's can cause gynecomastia in boys. Well, I had not heard this

>before. So, I am asking the Goldberg population, as most of the kids are

>on

>an SSRI, if anyone else has experienced this development of breast buds,

>elevated estrogen, and precocious puberty???? I need advice. The

>pediatrician is suggesting we take him off of the Celexa for two months and

>recheck the estrogen levels. I laughed and said I'd have to start taking

>Celexa if we take him off of it. The Celexa does really well at keeping

>him

>even tempered and not so irrational and emotional.

>

>Anyway, I am wondering if any other Celexa or SSRI patients have had this

>experience.

>

>Thanks,

>

>Trina

>

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October 9, 2002

What is a breast bud?

From: " Trina Montgomery " <boymom_4@...>

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Subject: Celexa and gynecomastia

Date: Mon, 07 Oct 2002 21:35:02 -0500

Hey everyone,

My nine year old son was a patient of Goldbergs for four years. When we

decided to do chelation, we had to leave Goldberg, regretably, and use a

different doctor. But, while a patient of Goldberg, my son was put on

Celexa as part of his treatment. When we left, we were able to get the new

doctor to maintain the Celexa presciption at the same dosage. So, for the

last five years or so, he has been on Celexa or some sort of SSRI. Now, I

feel it has been beneficial for him to be on the SSRI, or I wouldn't have

maintained the prescription when we left. However, as some of you may

recall, I sent an email a couple of weeks ago about his developing a breast

bud. I received a few responses about it, but not much. In the meantime,

it is now both breasts. Our local pediatrician drew blood to check hormone

levels, and his estrogen was 192. FSH and LH were normal. We are going to

rule any adrenal tumors with an CT scan of his abdomen soon. Also, genetic

bloodwork was sent to rule out a Klinefelter's type thing. We are not

thinking it is either of these things really, but do want to be sure. Our

pediatrician stated, after reviewing his list of meds/supplements he is on

that the SSRI's can cause gynecomastia in boys. Well, I had not heard this

before. So, I am asking the Goldberg population, as most of the kids are on

an SSRI, if anyone else has experienced this development of breast buds,

elevated estrogen, and precocious puberty???? I need advice. The

pediatrician is suggesting we take him off of the Celexa for two months and

recheck the estrogen levels. I laughed and said I'd have to start taking

Celexa if we take him off of it. The Celexa does really well at keeping him

even tempered and not so irrational and emotional.

Anyway, I am wondering if any other Celexa or SSRI patients have had this

experience.

Thanks,

Trina

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October 9, 2002

Trina,

I echo what Cheryl said about further evaluation. Some of the children with

do develop endocrine problems. My daughter had very high antibodies

against her thyroid prior to treatment. Other kids become diabetic. I would

not assume that this is medication related. These kids have a systemic

disease. Having said all of that, up to 40% of adolescent males may have

gynecomastia and it can be uni or bilateral. In the majority of cases the

breast tissue regresses within two years. Of course that is no comfort to the

boy who has the issue! So this may be a problem or just a common, temporary

situation to make your hair turn prematurely gray. Kathy -NNY

October 10, 2002

I want everyone to know I have Autism. i have Hypothyroid. I was on meds like

Celexa, seroquel, moban, Klonopin, Rispiradol, Depacote, Addivan, Buspar,

Geodon, and Zoloft. Non of these medicines worked for me.

Channing