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can blood pressure medicine affect hiv test result

can Telma H 40 mg for high blood pressure affect the HIV test result taken on 84 days after exposure.I have to take everyday one pill. I had taken just 30 min before giving blood to Lab. I had applied Vicks vaporub on forehead also for headache 8 hours before test. Will this also affect my HIV test.
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Nothing is going to affect your results.
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Hi!

I already took combo test on 91 day, but I made one mistake I had applied vicks vaporub on my forehead for headeach just 8 hours before test.Test result was non-reactive fortunately.
Do you think vicks vaporub can affect my test.

Thanks and regards
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yes it wont affect your test...
yes HIV tests are considered conclusive 3 months post-exposure
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Hi!

Can I be sure that Blood pressure medicines do not affect HIV test?
HIV test taken at 12 weeks conclusive or not?
Thanks and regards
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Hi, your medication will not affect HIV test results.
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