1. Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Injections: hCG is a hormone naturally produced during pregnancy. Some fertility treatments and ovulation induction drugs contain hCG, which can lead to a false positive if taken before the test.
2. Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate): Clomid is a fertility medication used to stimulate ovulation. It may cause elevated levels of hCG in some individuals, leading to a false positive.
3. Promethazine: Promethazine is an antihistamine and anti-nausea medication. Although uncommon, it has been associated with false-positive pregnancy test results.
4. Anti-Parkinson's Medications: Certain drugs used to treat Parkinson's disease, such as Bromocriptine, Cabergoline, and Levodopa, may interfere with pregnancy test results.
5. Methotrexate: This medication, commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some types of cancer, may cause false-positive results in rare cases.
6. Phenothiazines: These medications, primarily used as antipsychotics or anti-nausea agents (e.g., Prochlorperazine), may rarely lead to false-positive pregnancy test results.
7. Barbiturates: Barbiturates, which are sedative and hypnotic medications, have been reported to cause false-positive results in older pregnancy test kits (less common with modern tests).
8. Anti-epileptic Drugs: Some anti-epileptic medications like Phenytoin and Carbamazepine may rarely cause false-positive results.
It's important to note that false-positive pregnancy test results due to medications are generally rare. If you are taking any of these medications and concerned about a pregnancy test outcome, it's essential to consult with your healthcare provider for proper interpretation of the results and further guidance. They can recommend alternative methods or timing for accurate pregnancy testing.