Does Cymbalta show up in a urine test?

Answer 1

In all honestly, it completely depends on what you are taking a drug test for. If the test is for a government purpose (probation, parole, or government job such as postal worker) than no, because they use what is called the NIDA 5 Drug Test. The 5 things they test for are:

THC - Marijuana, Hashish, Marinol, Dronabinol, etc.

Opiates - Morphine, Heroin, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, etc.

Amphetamines - Adderall, Dexedrine, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy

Phencyclidine - PCP

Cocaine

However, some private organizations that require drug testing can (and will) test for whatever they want, but in most states require that they give you a list of what it is exactly what they are testing for. I know from experience that my high school tested for over 17 pyschoactive chemicals, including alcohol, nicotine, and steroids.

Cymbalta, an SNRI, is very widely prescribed, and by law, if you provide a valid prescription before your scheduled test, even if you come back positive for only that chemical, you should pass.

It is also good to know how long certain drugs will stay in your system, and a good resource site for that is www.erowid.org. Not only does it contain drug testing info, it also is a great non-biased reference site for most drugs.

Answer 2

Since the drug Cymbalta alters/mimics the natural neurotransmitters in the brain...nothing would show up on a typical drug test. However, some insurance companies (such as life and some medical plans) do not rely on a drug test, they rely on truth and medical records. One could beat the drug test and end up uninsured due to lack of disclosure.

Answer 3

Fluoxetine (branded as "prozac") can sometimes cause false positives in drug tests.
You need to tell the tester that you are taking antidepressants. The reason they will show up is because they are sometimes sold illegally. If you are taking prozac illegally, yes you will fail. However if you are taking it legitimately through a prescription and you can prove it, it should not cause you to fail.

Answer 4

Since Cymbalta is not a narcotic, it is doubtful that it would show unless they were specifically testing for an anti-depressant.

Answer 5

It doesn't unless it is a GC/MS drug test.