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If im on medication like antibiotics or common medications like for cough or fever or flu, does it effect the std test result if im taking it while on the medications? if so, how long should i wait before testing?

Q: if im on medication like antibiotics or common medications like for cough or fever or flu, does it effect the std test result if im taking it while on the medications? if so, how long should i wait before testing?

: Antibiotics can affect an STD result depending on which one and what STD. Not the other meds

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Antibiotics can affect an STD result depending on which one and what STD. Not the other meds

Answered 10/2/2023

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A member asked:

If im on medication like antibiotics or common medications like for cough or fever or flu, does it effect the std test result if im taking it while on the medications? if so, how long should i wait before testing?

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