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What Causes Positive Followed By Negative Pregnancy Test Results?
Question: I think I may be pregnant. I have used urine tests, 2 times negative and 1 time positive. I am on citalopram, and I read that anti anxiety meds can cause false positives. Are you able to write an order so I can get the blood test done. PS I am a RN. Thank you
Brief Answer:
please get a serum beta hcg level done for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
For the confirmation of pregnancy please get a serum beta hcg level done (you may need a written order from any of your local physicians in person).
Meanwhile, I would also suggest you to stop Citalopram as, if you are pregnant it will cause fetal malformations especially in the first trimester.
Hope this helps , feel free to ask further
Best wishes
please get a serum beta hcg level done for confirmation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
For the confirmation of pregnancy please get a serum beta hcg level done (you may need a written order from any of your local physicians in person).
Meanwhile, I would also suggest you to stop Citalopram as, if you are pregnant it will cause fetal malformations especially in the first trimester.
Hope this helps , feel free to ask further
Best wishes
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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