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Can Drugs Affect Result Of Hiv Test
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Drug interactions affecting result of HIV rapid testDr. Frascino,Recently I was tested using the OraQuick advance rapid HIV test (oral swab) and the test was negative. I am currently on HCTZ (diurectic) pill for hypertension. Would this medication affect the outcome of the test. If the test was...
Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.
The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation
Hello,Nope!Dr. Bob...
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Could magic mushrooms and weed affect the HIV test resultHi Bob my hero!Could magic mushroom and/or weed affect the result of a HIV test. Are there any... Read more »Dr. Mcgovern, will a combination of depressant(alcohol) and anti depressant(citalopram) for two years, will these affect the HIV or Hepatis B or Hep C test result.Dear Dr. Mcgovern,i had a exposure, and due to the stress, i was on antidepressant(citalopram 20 mg... Read more »
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Do any drugs affect HIV test results?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
I am taking valium for anxiety and recently had a negative HIV test. Could taking valium have compromised the HIV test results?
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Immuno suppressant drug affecting results?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
I noted one anon msg(12/7/04,10.51am) on the possible inaccuracy of the HIV test when there is immunosuppressant drug used and that test should be conduct 6 months. I have been reading this lively forum and now I am concerned for myself. I have an... Read more » Medication affecting HIV test
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Where can I find out information about medication affecting results of HIV test? I was on antifungal when I took my test & worried about false negative.Read more » Can ecstasy hinder HIV test results ?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hi there. I was just wondering if taking drugs like ecstasy or cocaine a few weeks before testing can affect the results in any way ? Also, I read somewhere that ecstasy use lowers the immune system, so could this cause any problems when testing ?
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