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Can nicotine affect a pregnancy test. i've had symptoms and a mother already?

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Dr. Scott Diede answered

No.: Nicotine, whether by patch or smoking, will not affect the efficacy of a pregnancy test.

Answered 3/14/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: But, recommend you stop use of products with nicotine if you plan to become pregnant.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/28/2019

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A member asked:

Can nicotine affect a pregnancy test. i've had symptoms and a mother already?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Scott Diede answered

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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