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I, m six days late on my period and i took a test and it came back neg. but i, m on meds call lasix (furosemide) " fluid pill" can that make the test wrong?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No effect : Lasix (furosemide) will not affect the results of a pregnancy test. If you doubt the result simply repeat in 2 days.

Answered 6/26/2014

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A member asked:

I, m six days late on my period and i took a test and it came back neg. but i, m on meds call lasix (furosemide) " fluid pill" can that make the test wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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