Can amphetamine show up as meth in hair drug test?

Answer 1

Yes, it is possible to show up on both amphetamine and meth. This pill is very similar to these drugs, and often can show the same effects if abused. The doctor usually recommends 1 pill per day but when someone takes over that amount they can even show signs other drugs. Over recommended amounts of Phentermine can cause dilated pupils, glossy eyes, dry mouth, etc, many similar signs to both meth and ampedtimine class of drugs.

I am currently a a doctor that provides Phentermine and I advise all my patients about the drug tests. Over the counter urine tests will almost always be positive, the only test that will not are high level test such as military, and few sports testing.

The active ingredient in phentermine is hydrochloride, unfortunately most if not all over the counter home drug tests positive for this in both sections, meth and amphetamine.

I know this to be true because I offer free drug testing for all my patients and every patient turns out positive. I allow 6 months of pills at the most and drug tests every 3 months, and then 1 final one drug test in month 7. I offer this so if any of my patients have to take a drug test outside my office, they can be cleared. However nothing is guaranteed when test are from other sources. My drug tests are over the counter home drug tests.

Answer 2

It is possible if the amphetamine has a d amphetamine. Like adderol or Ritalin it can show positive for meth amphetamine. So make sure that you let them know if your prescribed those medications......

Answer 3

Phentermine is in the Amphetamines family. However, it falls in the l- category which is legal and so long as a prescription is present then the MRO (Medical Review Officer) will mark it as a negative result. This is assuming your company is requesting it be tested for specifically.

The amphetamines occur in two forms (isomers), the l- or legal form and the d- or drug (usually illicit) form.

Most drug tests follicle included are more looking for the illicit forms, i.e. Methamphetamine etc. Best thing to do is to be honest and upfront with the testing clinic and most likely IF it is detected it will most likely be written off as a negative result in conjunction with prescription usage. Phentermine, is considered by most non-safety sensitive fields to be irrelevant and thusly not tested for.

Answer 4

Phentermine is chemically related to methamphetamine and may result in a false positive in a screening test.

However, there are more accurate tests that can distinguish between the two. Without knowing precisely what method is being used for testing, it's impossible to say definitively whether it will or won't show positive for meth.

Answer 5

No, it will show up as a true positive for amphetamine.

Answer 6

yes