Taking medication for night time gerd affect Hiv test

[kantkiran83]

Hi,
I have 2 questions. Please answer them
1. How long after the last exposure should a HIV test be taken to be absolutely SURE.(I was thinking it was 3 months but wanted to confirm)
2. I am taking medication for acid reflux currently. Will that affect the HIV test.

Thanks in advance for the response.

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[Yoyororo1]

Is GERD a symptom of HIV

[kantkiran83]

Thanks Johnny2009 and Vance2335 for the reply. I just hope my tests turn back negative...

[Vance2335]

3 months is the approved time from for tests to be conclusive.

[Johnny2009]

No.  Medications taken for gastrointestinal esophogeal reflux disease such as proton pump inhibitors and H2 antagonists will not affect an HIV antibody tests.  These drugs may affect dissolution, absorption, and overall efficacy of some oral medications, but do not afffect HIV ab. blood tests.

Drugs are my specialty, so I will let someone else answer your "window period question".