Duloxetine and false negative pregnancy test

[Hayley36]

I recently missed my p and have all the symptoms of pregnancy but a home test came back negative. I also have Crohn's so avoiding public places due to covid 19 so nervous about contacting my doctor.

Can taking duloxetine cause a false negative?

I read that some antianxiety medication can but can't find any info on this anywhere. Someone please advise

Thank you

[oldtimer]

I can't find anything that makes pregnancy tests falsely negative apart from preparations containing hormones or occasionally the urine being very dilute (because of drinking a lot) in the very early stages when your hormone levels are low.

[Gnarli]

I think, in your place, I'd want an appointment with my GP. If nothing else it would help put your mind at rest

[happytulip]

In my career I have run 1000s urine pregnancy tests and have never heard of this.

However, some batches of pregnancy tests can give a false negative.

Did the "control" line come up clearly?

It might be worth doing a second test.

Have you started any new meds recently that could affect your periods, for example steroids can stop periods in some people?

[Hayley36 in reply to happytulip]

Hi Thank you very much for your reply, the control line was clearly there but quite faint. I haven't been on any other medication apart from the Duloxetine and haven't had a course of steroids since February. I'm worried as I already have 2 girls and 3 step kids.

[happytulip in reply to Hayley36]

If it were me I would do another test.