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According to some sources, over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs that can cause false positives in marijuana and other drug tests.
But only in rare cases this actually happens. you would have to habitually take the medication , even then its still extremely rare
Nothing. Cannabis is the only plant on earth that contains THC, the chemical compound that makes you feel "high"
Substances or Conditions which can cause false positives
Dronabinol (Marinol)
ibuprofen; (Advil, Nuprin, Motrin, Excedrin IB etc)
Ketoprofen (Orudis KT)
Kidney infection (Kidney disease, Diabetes) Liver Disease
Naproxen (Aleve)
Promethazine (Phenergan, Promethegan)
Riboflavin (B2, Hempseed Oil)
Only certain prescription medications such as those which treat gastrointestinal issues will cause a false positive. As will certain health conditions such as diabetes. You need to indicate to your employer that you are taking certain medications or have a medical condition prior to the test taking place.
Many people believe non-prescription medication such as ibuprofen causes false positives, which is a myth.
It is also possible to get a false positive by being around a heavy user and inhaling their second-hand smoke. Even though you were not taking the drug yourself, you were still inadvertently inhaling the fumes.
In today's world, where science has advanced drug testing to the extent that even attempts to cover up drugs in your system, a false positive for THC in a drug test is extremely rare. The chances of getting a false positive are less than 2%.
Bear in mind that even being in the company of a drug user, you can still get drugs into your system via second-hand smoke.
Contrary to popular belief, painkillers such as ibuprofen (and other NSAID-type drugs) do not cause a false THC positive. And employers know this.
However, some drugs do. But these particular drugs are prescription-only drugs which are only available via a doctor. If you are taking any of those drugs, it should be indicated in your employment medical file, in which case you would have been asked to take a different type of test or be allowed to skip testing all together. These cause false THC positives:
- Esomeprazole. Prescription medication used to treat peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease and Zollinger-Ellison syndrome.
- Dexlansoprazole. Prescription medication used to treat stomach diseases.
- Efavirenz. Prescription medication used in HIV treatment.
- Marinol. Prescription medication that contains a small amount of THC. Used to treat eating conditions in people with AIDs.
- Meclomen. Prescription medication used to treat mild Arthritis.
- Naproxen. Prescription drug prescribed for arthritis and severe migraines.
- Navo-naprox. Prescription drug used to treat arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and tendinitis.
- Omeprazole. Prescribed and used in hospitals to treat gastrointestinal diseases.
- Promethazine. Prescription drug to treat mild to severe Allergies.
- Rabeprazole. prescription drug used to treat stomach ulcers.
Some health conditions also cause false positives:
- Liver Disease
- Diabetes
If you believe the positive was false, you will need to get an independent drug test from a doctor, if you cannot request a re-test from your employer. The quicker the better, otherwise they will say in their defence that you have plenty of time to clear your system. if you are in trouble, at risk of arrest or at risk of your employment contract being terminated, speak to a lawyer for advice. Legal advice differs depending on geographical region.
There are no false positives for THC as it occurs naturally only in cannabis plants. Prescription medications like sativex are the only legal synthetic sources of THC.
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What medications cause a false positive on a drug screen fo marijuana?
what medications cause a false positive on a drug screen for marijuana?
What to do if you have a false positive for marijuana?
Ask for a retest.
What will give you a false positive result for marijuana?
A list of things about as long as your arm. Included are such benign drugs as advil, aleve, Motrin, Bayer Select Pain Relief Formula...basically, go to the pain reliever shelf in the drugstore. Everything on it except aspirin and Tylenol will throw a false positive on a marijuana screen. However, the tests have been refined to recognize these items, and they are ignored. The labs know what to look for. If there is any question, the sample can be reevaluated using more complex methods.Additional InformationAccording to Ask Doc Web, the following substances have been known to generate false positives for THC (the active ingredient in marijuana) or marijuana.Advil - false positive for THC, MarijuanaAleve - false positive for THC, MarijuanaAnaprox - false positive for THC, MarijuanaAnsaid - false positive for marijuanaApo-Naproxen - false positive for THC, MarijuanaAtripla - false positive for cannabinoid THCB2 vitamin - false positive for THCBayer Select Pain Relief Formula - false positive for THC, MarijuanaClinoril - false positive for THC, MarijuanaCramp End Tablets - false positive for THC, MarijuanaDiabetes - false positives for Amphetamines, Cocaine, THC, Ecstasy, Meth and OpiatesDolobid - false positive for THC, MarijuanaDronabinol (Marinol) - false positives for THCEdecrin - false positive for THC, MarijuanaEfavirenz - false positive for THC, MarijuanaFeldene - false positives for THCFenoprofin - false positive for Marijuana, Amphetamines, BarbituratesFlurbiprofen - false positive for marijuanaGenpril - false positive for THC, MarijuanaHaltran - false positive for THC, MarijuanaHempseed Oil - false positive for THCIbuprin - false positive for marijuanaIbuprofen - false positive for Marijuana (THC)Ifenoprofen - false positive for THC, MarijuanaIndocin - false positive for THC, MarijuanaKetoprofen - false positive for THCKidney infection - false positive for Amphetamines, THC, Ecstasy, and OpiatesLiver Disease - false positive for Opiates, Ecstasy, THC and AmphetaminesMarinol® false positive for Marijuana (THC)Meclomen - false positive for THC, MarijuanaMediprim - false positive for marijuanaMedipren - false positive for THC, MarijuanaMidol - false positive for THC, MarijuanaMotrin - false positive for THC, MarijuanaNalfon - false positive for Marijuana, Amphetamines, Barbituates, Benzodiazephines, MethaqualoneNaprosyn - false positive for THC, MarijuanaNaproxen (Aleve) - false positive for THC, MarijuanaNavonaprox - false positive for THC, MarijuanaNSAIDS - false positive for THC, MarijuanaNuprin - false positive for THCOrudis KT - false positives for THCOxaprozin - false positive for THC, Marijuana, BenzodiazepinesPamprin® - false positive for THC, MarijuanaPantoprazole - false positive for THCPhenergan® - false positive for THC, MethadonePrescription NSAIDSPromethazine - false positive for THCPromethegan - false positive for THCProton pump inhibitors - false positive for THCProtonix - false positive for THCRelafen - false positive for MarijuanaRiboflavin (vitamin B2) - false positive for THCRufin - false positive for THC, MarijuanaSustiva (Efanirenz) - false positive for THC or MarijuanaTolectin® - false positive for THC, MarijuanaVoltaren - false positive for THC, MarijuanaIt appears that both prescription and over-the-counter NSAIDS (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs), such as Advil®, Aleve®, Motrin®, Tylenol®, Pamprin®, Midol®, etc. have all been known to generate false positives for marijuana on drug screens.Additionally, some medical conditions such as diabetes, kidney infection, and liver disease may result in a false positive.
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