Can the medication Effexor affect a pregnancy test result?

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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Venlaflaxine (effexor) can cause false positive test results. Not only this, this medication has been associated with several birth defects when taken during pregnancy.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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