Can anti depressants effect a pregnancy test result ?

Ok I'm 5 days late on my period so done a test just to see thinking there is no way it will be positive after 4 failed cycles of ivf.

I'm just worried now as I'm on strong antidepressants 60mg anyone know if they could give u a false positive ?

[WeeMrsH]

I’ve never heard of antidepressants affecting a test; I think you’re pregnant!!! OMG. Fabulous!! xx

[Hidden in reply to WeeMrsH]

Dr Google seems to think no as well but still don't belive it, after 5 years of torture all I actually needed was some anti depressants 🤣.

Omg I'm so scared xx

[emu2016 in reply to Hidden]

I googled before replying too! 🤣

[Hidden in reply to emu2016]

What would we do without Dr Google 🤣

[emu2016]

Wowser! I don’t think it will; but I’m no expert! I doubt it though. Definitely call your doctor this morning. They might do a blood test too. Eeeeek! Let me know how you get on xx

[Hidden in reply to emu2016]

Dr Google seems to agree with the no, I will ring Doctors as soon as they open, I'm petrified 🤪.

Was just going to reply on your post, I was going to say a lot of ladies don't get 3 plus weeks on pregnancy tests when they should, some give up hope of ever getting it but still go on to have healthy pregnancy , try not to get too hung up on the weeks ( easy for me to say cause I'm sat in the car thinking wtf right now lol). I have every thing crossed for you that all is well when you have your scan xx

[emu2016 in reply to Hidden]

In the car?! Where are you going this early?! I definitely thought the tests should jump. So I’ll try not to get hung up. Big hugs honey. What did your OH say? x

[Hidden in reply to emu2016]

I'm sat waiting to go into work 😁 6-2 shift oh the joy!

He's as shocked as me, daren't be getting excited as doesn't seem real. He did offer for me to stay off work but I'd just be pacing till Dr's open lol lol x

[emu2016 in reply to Hidden]

Well, you got to work early! Do let us know how you get on! x

[Hidden in reply to emu2016]

Hubby starts 1 hour before me and we car share , I sit in car been anti social waiting to go in lol lol.

Will definatly let you know how I get on x

[Hidden in reply to emu2016]

Well Dr's said yes your pregnant just off my test, and here is a number for the midwife ring them , because I've fell naturally I'm just a normal pregnancy , I did try and push for a early scan but she wasn't having any of it 😕 .

Rung the number for midwife to be told your too early ring back when your 7 weeks.

🤪 I think I'm gonna go crazy as I'm still waiting for someone to jump out shouting got ya , it was a joke !

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to Hidden]

Stating the obvious now, but did the dr confirm your anti depressants are safe to take in pregnancy?

Anyway, huge congratulations! You can get private early scans pretty cheap, check groupon or do a google search xx

[Hidden in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Yes she said they were safe and said I could either wean off or stay on them, I've decided to wean off.

Will definatly get a private scan somewhere .

Thank you x

[Lynnr54]

If you read the instructions it’s not one of the things that it says can give a false positive. That’s a pretty strong line too. Agree worth phoning your doctor but for now Congratulations!

[Hidden in reply to Lynnr54]

I'm like a man didn't read instructions just knew I had to pee on stick lol.

Will phone doctors as soon as they are open.

Thank you x

[Hidden]

Personally I haven’t heard that antidepressants can affect a pregnancy test result.So I agree with weemrsh I think you are preggers! Huge congratulations🎉🎉🎉 May need to check with GP whether it is safe to take those particular type of antidepressant it may need altering ( I’m not medical so I can’t comment)

Sorry to hear you have been feeling depressed; I’m not surprised this journey is unbelievably difficult and having treatment can really affect you mentally. xoxo

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Jess, after searching Dr Google I think you are right, I'm going to ring doctors first thing and try and get sorted out with antidepressants ect.

After 5 years of torture these anti depressants seem to of done a very good job lol. It's a very hard journey and I definatly needed the tablets before I cracked completely.

Sorry to see your post that you are still getting messed about 😕.

I'm absolutely petrified now 😥. Xx

[Niki_B]

Wow that's amazing no anti depressants would not affect a pregnancy test! Congratulations!! Xx So you have been trying with ivf for 5 years and then this happened naturally? Wow. Why were you told you could not conceive naturally if you don't mind me asking? I always hope and wonder if this could happen to me.. going to start round 2 in September after failed first cycle

[Hidden in reply to Niki_B]

Thank you, sat in doctors waiting to see what happens next.

Had 4 goes of ivf, 1 tube removed as it was blocked , I was told my eggs were no good so we were setting up treatment for doner egg treatment.

It's very early days and just sat here in shock ! X

[Niki_B in reply to Hidden]

Wow!! That's so fricken amazing you must he shocked! But see..doctors don't know everything saying your eggs are no good!! Wow hun your head must spinning! 🙃 awesome there is always a glimmer of hope you are proof! Please keep us updated! 😍😘

[Hidden in reply to Niki_B]

Heads definatly spinning, just hope my little bean is a tough little bean 😊

[7AVA]

This is amazing! Cautiously wishing you congratulations- keep us updated. Xx

[Hidden in reply to 7AVA]

Thank you I'm absolutely petrified, will keep you all updated x

[Hidden]

As the others have said I wouldn't have thought it would...Congratulations to you - this is really great news xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you very early days and I'm in shock, and petrified some ones going to tell me no test is wrong siiigggh x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I'm 10 weeks and I'm still in shock! I don't think you ever fully relax on this journey but it's real so believe it 😁 xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

No I'm sure you don't, my poor hubby looks shell shocked 🤣 xx

[Hidden]

That's amazing news. Congratulations! Xxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[Tugsgirl]

Wow. Congratulations xx

[Hidden in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you x

[Hidden]

Oh wow !!!!!!!!!! Can I ask if you took the anti depressants while undergoing treatment? My doc has give them to me but I’ve been too worried to take them in case they affect anything! Thanks x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I was taking a break from ivf as we were looking to go private. My Dr wouldn't of let me stay on antidepressants going through treatment but that might just be because I was on highest dose.

Just sat in Dr's now waiting to find out what to do next , I'm petrified they going to tell me test was wrong x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for getting back to me, how did it go??? What did doc say? Sending all my best wishes xxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Dr said I could stay on antidepressants if I wanted as there is little or no risk in pregnancy on them, but I said I'd rather come off so need to wean off them over 4 weeks.

Just got number for midwife to ring now and go from there.

X

[Shivvyboom79]

Congratulations hun.

That’s fabulous news, let us know what the doctor says? Xxx

[Hidden in reply to Shivvyboom79]

Just have to ring midwife basically and told me to up my thyroxine did blood test ect.

Just fingers and toes crossed , tried to get a early scan but because it's natural she wouldn't have any if it ☹

[Cinderella5]

Holy moly this is amazing news!! I'm so pleased for you!!😄🤗🤞xxx

[Hidden in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you, very early days yet, just can't take it in keep waiting for someone to jump out and tell me it's a joke x

[Cinderella5 in reply to Hidden]

God I'll bet!! Very good news though, wishing you all the luck in the world! Keep us posted!xx

[Hidden]

Such good news!!! 💕 you have been through a long journey to get here.

X

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[Hidden]

Congratulations on your positive! I’m on anti depressants and they don’t cause false positives. I’ve taken hundreds of tests over the years without the slightest hint of a positive. Also, I’m on 100mg Sertraline and my Dr said these are the safest to take during pregnancy and are ok when TTC. (I’m not pregnant, waiting to start IVF).

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I'm on fluoxetine 60mg, the doctor said I'd be save to stay on them but I said I wanted to come off, but now having 2nd thoughts lol.

I've booked another appointment to see my usual Dr as I trust her completely so will see what she says Monday.

Good luck with your cycle

[Hayleigh86]

Ive just got my shock BFP after 8 years and 2 failed rounds of IVF. I didnt believe it either until yesterday when I saw the heart beating! Congratulations and best wishes for a healthy happy pregnancy xx

[Hidden in reply to Hayleigh86]

Congratulations to you too 😊.

I feel a bit abandond at the moment as Dr just said you conceived naturally will treat as a natural pregnancy ring number for midwife , but the midwife isn't intrested till 7 weeks !

Did u pay for private scan or get it on nhs ? Xx

[Hayleigh86 in reply to Hidden]

I know exactly what you mean. I have seen my midwife but just for an early bird meeting, more information gathering. I did manage to have an early scan on Monday (6+1) but only because I'd had bleeding on thur/fri. Had that of not been the case I would have paid for a private scan x

[Hidden in reply to Hayleigh86]

I wonder if I can try ringing midwife number and explain everything I've been through if I'd manage to get a earlier appointment.

I've got a appointment on Monday with my usual Dr so hopefully she might reasure me a bit hopefully.

Sorry to hear you've had a bleed, this is all scary enough without that too, glad all was well though 😁.

I will search for companys that do private scans , as there is no way I will last till 12 weeks with out one 🤯 xx

[Hayleigh86 in reply to Hidden]

I called my gp the day I got a positive test, they asked for a urine sample to be dropped into the surgery the next day and then the following day they confirmed the pregnancey and gave me a number for me to contact the midwife. You could also try the early pregnancy assessment unit at your local hospital and explain your anxieties x

[Hidden in reply to Hayleigh86]

See the Dr I seen yesterday didn't offer a test or anything ☹ she just give me midwives number, I might of felt better if they'd done some sort of test to confirm.

Thanks will start with my own Dr Monday and see where I go from there x

[Hayleigh86 in reply to Hidden]

Good luck and don't let them fob you off xx

[penny24]

Big congratulations sweetie, so pleased for you xxx

[Hidden in reply to penny24]

Thank you x

[AnnieAnnie]

Congratulations! This is great news especially after how long you have been waiting for this. Enjoy and I hope everything goes wells xx

[Hidden in reply to AnnieAnnie]

Thank you, it just doesn't feel real lol x

[MrsTM13]

It would be a first if they did. I am saying a massive congratulations xx

[Hidden]

Thank you, been and seen Dr, because I fell pregnant naturally they won't do early scan , but will book a private one as just doesn't feel real !

I am going to go back to Dr's and see my usual Dr as they give me a midwife number to ring but they aren't intrested till 7 weeks. In total limbo

[Hidden]

Thank you, it just doesn't feel real lol x

[Hidden]

This is incredible news! Congratulations! I think it will take a while to sink in but enjoy this moment. Xx

[Dreamingofbaby]

Congratulations to you. That is amazing!! Xxx

[Hidden in reply to Dreamingofbaby]

Thank you x

[Hidden]

The best news!! ☀️✨🌼

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Thank you x

[misswinky34]

Omg I am so so so pleased 💕

[Hidden in reply to misswinky34]

Thank you, it still hasn't sunk in yet x