Legal over-the-counter medications that can cause you to fail drug test?

Answer 1

People don't realize there are a lot of things that can give a false positive on a drug test. ibuprofen can give a false positive for cannabis.Cold remedys can give a false positive for amphetamines,and decongestants ,like pertussive can give a false positive for opiates .Some of the newer antibiotics can give a false positive for cocaine! Valium can give a false positive for PCP. There are foods you eat which too can give false positives on drug tests. The most common one being poppy seeds which can give a false positive for opiates.

Answer 2

you wouldn't get in trouble if its over the counter

The only one I could see would be if Sudefed if you had taken a lot. May show as a trace of meth but you would be able to clear that up with a call to the pharmacy

Answer 3

Yes, more than 200 Medications, Prescription drugs, Over the counter medication, foods can cause fail positive.

Many night-time cold medications contain various members of the ephedrine family. Some of the weight loss products ,some nasal sprays and over the counter Asthma products . Over the counter appetite suppressants which contain propanolamine .Some diseases or conditions such as Diabetes, liver disease, and kidney infections may register as opiates on drug tests.

For example -menstrual cramp medications like Midol and Trendar ; pin relievers such as Advil, Nuprin, Motrin ; Amoxicillin has caused positives for cocaine, Ibuprofen for marijuana, Demerol for opiates, etc..

When preparing for a drug test, it is a good idea to provide a list of any medications taken recently, as well as vitamins and any herbal supplements.

Answer 4

I am looking for a list of otc medications which can cause a false positive on a drug test and what medications come up as what

Answer 5

kenalog injection by a doctor will it cause a drug test tofail