Does Clonazepam Affect The Antibody HIV Blood Test Results?

Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015

Question: Will taking clonazepam 0.5 every day affect my antibody hiv blood test

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No absolutely no interference.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for your query at HCM.
I understand your concern and situation.

You need not to worry. The HIV antibodies and antigen based tests like ELISA TEST or HIV PCR TEST results are not interfered with anxiolytic drug like clonazepam at any dose or for matter any of the allopathic drugs. So you can go for test and results are 100% reliable.

Take care.
You can take a follow-up query.
If no clarifications then you can close the discussion. You can also rate the answer and review will be appreciated.
Dr. Sheetal Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta

Follow up: Dr. Sheetal Verma (16 minutes later)

I already took the test and it was non-reactive and i was on the medication at the time i took the test , it was a hiv 1&2 antibody blood test 4th generation and i did it after 1 year of unprotected sex, so I can rely on my test results correct ?

Answered by Dr. Sheetal Verma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes 100 % reliable.

Detailed Answer:
Well come back dear.

Yes if your exposure was one year ago and now you have taken a 4 th generation ELISA TEST then it is completely reliable. You need not worry. You do not have HIV 100% sure. Live your normal life. Practice safe sexual practices in future.

Take care.
:):)

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta