Hello Doctor,
Does taking sertraline cause a positive pregnancy test result? I recently started using it, and I got a positive result on my pregnancy test, but I’m unsure if the medication could be affecting it.
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
No, sertraline, which is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), does not cause a false positive pregnancy test. Pregnancy tests detect the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your urine, which is produced during pregnancy. Sertraline does not interfere with hCG levels. If you have a positive pregnancy test, it’s important to follow up with your healthcare provider for further evaluation and confirmation.
Thanks
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