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Can Intake Of Medication Having HCG Hormone Show Positive Pregnancy Result?
I have done 3 positive pregnancy tests in the last few days, but I am not convinced that the result is correct because a month ago I had a false positive test. I am wondering if the medication I am taking has the HCG hormone, which could be giving me a false positve result. I am currently taking 75mg of Cytalopram and multi-vitamin tablets..
Fri, 27 Dec 2019
Hi,
Yes, a false-positive pregnancy test can occur with medications having hCG as well as certain other medications.
Routine home pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a urine sample.
So, the intake of medications containing hCG can show a false positive pregnancy test.
Besides, there is also a documented evidence of antidepressant medication citalopram causing a false positive pregnancy test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Yes, a false-positive pregnancy test can occur with medications having hCG as well as certain other medications.
Routine home pregnancy tests work by detecting the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a urine sample.
So, the intake of medications containing hCG can show a false positive pregnancy test.
Besides, there is also a documented evidence of antidepressant medication citalopram causing a false positive pregnancy test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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