can medication affect the results of HPT

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Registered: 08-04-2003
can medication affect the results of HPT
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Mon, 08-04-2003 - 5:03am
my last period came on time and had normal flow. it ended 7 days ago. i've had feelings of nausea, lack of appetite, gas (burping a lot) and tiredness these few days, and also had weird sensations in my stomach. i wasn't sure all the things i was feeling was due to the fact that i'm sick and on medication - i'm currently taking doxycycline (for throat infection), ketoconazole (fungal infection) and actifed (congested nasal passage). i figured if i'm having nausea and that if i'm really pregnant, it should show up on a home pregnancy test. so i took a home pregnancy test yesterday - it came out negative. but i'm still worried - can the medication i'm taking affected the results of the home pregnancy test? please help!!
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Registered: 07-09-2003
Mon, 08-04-2003 - 9:49am
HPTs detect the amount of the HCG hormone in your blood... so far as I know, the meds you're taking shouldn't have any impact on that.

Tami
Mommy to Anna 7.7.04 & Ben 11.19.06

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Registered: 08-04-2003
Mon, 08-04-2003 - 11:12am
Did you check the side effects of those medications? I know I get allergic reactions to some medications and feel nausea and dizziness. Good Luck!