Dloc Says:
Amphetamines False Positive Drug Test
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Megasam Says:
I have somehow tested positive for amphetamine but the only drug that I touch Is marijuana. How is this possible? It was a urine test done in a hospital.
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If u take allergy pills that sometimes shows up as a false positive for amphetamines if u haven't then I don't know how it happened that's all I know
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Verwon Says:
It should occur from just marijuana.
However, Dloc is correct, these false positives can be caused by other medications, even over the counter products.
Did you take anything?
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nicole Says:
i have had a positive test result for amphetamine.i have never used the drug.the only thing i take is motillium for sickness which contains domperidone.can you help
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David Says:
@nicole,
If you or someone you know is facing serious consequences such as a job loss or jail time, due to the false positive, then there are a couple options I would consider trying.
There is specific testing, such as that done by a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, which has the ability to distinguish the exact substance in question. This type of testing is not initially performed because of cost, but, is often a follow-up option for those in need.
If you're able to I would also ask your doctor if additional testing may be done on the original sample so that a second sample may be taken. Unfortunately, the standard tests typically used for screenings lack the sensitivity to distinguish beyond the basic structures of the drug; but at least a second test gives you a chance to beat the odds of a false positive.
I hope this helps!
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nicole Says:
i have only taken anti sickness tablets.they are called motilium,and the active ingrediant is domperidone.i have had hair drug test which have come back positive for amphetamine.i have NEVER taken amphetamines.i dont know what to do as social services dont believe me and i risk losing my baby,although they agree he is well cared for and i have never been under the influence of the drug,they think i am taking amphetamine,because of the positive test.how do i prove i am telling the truth
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tiff Says:
My doc got fired now my fnp fires me with dirty urine i dont do other drugs but prescribed
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kenzie Says:
how did u prove that u was telling the truth cuz i just had the same thing happen to me with dcfs idk what to do either cuz i have never in my life taken that drug either
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Pam Says:
No nothing shows up as amphentermines besides amphentermines! Had drug test and doctor knew exactly what I took and how often by quantity of the drug in urine, was told nothing else would cause a positive but the drug itself!
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Pam Says:
Why you have social services testing you?
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victimized Says:
@kenzie i know it's over a year later and hopefully everything turned out alright for you but I'm dealing with the same thing right now they removed my children and refused to give me my newborn from the hospital because i tested positive for amphetamines. All I had taken during my entire pregnancy was Tylenol, Tums, Zantac, and Halls cough drops. I found out it was the zantac i had been taking and it was noted in my records and even at the hospital i was taking it. However even with the finding DCFS must continue to investigate even though now the social worker from the hospital agrees thats what it was, she knows they now risk me pursuing a lawsuit and asked DCFS to expedite my case and get it over quickly because the longer my children are removed the more trouble they are in for not looking into the possibilities that it could have been one of the things i listed i had taken and automatically assumed i was a meth addict. If you do nothing wrong there is nothing to worry about like in my case. I'm posting this hoping to give someone else answers. I have been through quite a bit so far because of this and had to search for the answers myself while totally confused and upset. My suggestion to everyone out there is to cover your butt when asked to submit to a drug screen make sure to list everything you have taken including OTC medication no matter how minor it seems even tums and tylenol.
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Jamie Says:
Am seeing a pain med Dr. due to MS. Gave a complete list of meds I take which include opiates, benzos & antidepressant med, all prescribed. Had a random urine test, had no problem with that. Pain Dr. says my test came back positive for a low level of amphetamines, which I have Never taken! He believes me but I am totally baffled. Two of my family members take meds, prescribed for ADD, but I don't have ADD so I don't take them. Maybe I took one by mistake, my husband does ask me to carry a few for him in my handbag if we are traveling or away for a whole day, I am on several meds, all prescribed, so I do carry a weekly pill container with me at all times. Thoughts or advice appreciated!
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hugl Says:
I had a headache and took pain relief pm- acetaminophen 500mg and diphenhydramine citrate 38mg. I took two tablets about 5am. I later had to take a urine drug screen for a job around 3pm. I read where Tylenol pm can cause false-positives on urine drug screens. Should I be concerned as the lab personnel didn't ask me about the medications that I had taken.
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Lucy Says:
TEll them to take a hair folicle test on you.
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Jeremy Says:
I'm on a suboxone program, and I get drug tested every single month. Twice a month actually. And in 6 months I've NEVER tested positive for anything. I had the flu and strep throat for two weeks and I was taking over the counter cold/flu meds, vicks inhalers, and Nyquil. Well, I went in to test last week and somehow my test came back positive for amphetamines. They sent it off for some kind of confirmation, and the confirmation came back as a "true positive". But I NEVER took any meth, Adderall, or any illegal drugs at all!!!! Why did this happen???
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Brenda Says:
I have been taking albuteral in hailer as well as niquil and a diet pill called garcinia cambigia could any of these give a false positive for methamphetamine?
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mf Says:
what antidepressants or benzos have you yourself been taking? I have done a lot of research on this subject and found many things can come up false positive that you would not think would. If you care to share exactly what you have taken I can let you know if it is a possibility, another way to find out is to look at the fda website not for the medication itself but the actual test you were given. fda.gov/MedicalDevices/DeviceRegulationandGuidance/GuidanceDocuments/ucm070612.htm
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Paddy Says:
You are what I like to call WRONG. It is common knowledge that false positives, especially in UAs, occur all the time and this is why when many people fail a UA they are afforded the opportunity to have either a drug specific test or alternative testing such as hair or blood. The FACT is many substances, including over the counter medications and supplements, can test positive for the metabolite amphetamine salts. Why you would state such patently false information in such a smug manner speaks volumes about how flawed your character truly is.
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Dallas0790 Says:
That is not true, I had an initial false positive urine test for amphetamines last month and have NEVER taken anything like that! Ever! I am thinking it was probably an herbal supplement I take for energy....sold at GNC. All natural, B vitamins, ginseng, green tea, etc.....that had to be it...that is why u need to be upfront with your doc about EVERYTHING, OTC AND OTHERWISE....
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nathan Says:
I'm on probation for smoking weed and I took a UA and failed for amphetamines but I've never done anything like that in my life! They sent it to a lab so hopefully that can prove it false.
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Adam Says:
Re: angie (# 62) 
I'd like to know the answer to this as well
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Joanna Says:
Re: Steve (# 59)
Wellbutrin will give false positives. Research it Hun!
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Joanna Says:
Re: lizzie (# 75)
Cold and sinus otc drugs can come up as false positives. Research ot! Hope this helps
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Joanna Says:
Re: Aggie (# 73)
Weight pills will case false positives. You can Google it and it will give you studies that show it! I hope this helps
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Joanna Says:
I recently had a drug test and tested positive for Amphetamine. I have no idea what that is or how I could have tested positive for it. Someone please help.....I take generics for Zoloft, Ropinirole, Geodon, Trazodone, Pantoprazole, Zyrtec, and Klonopin.
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Bubby Says:
Will Trileptal (1800 mg a day) show false positive for amphetamine on a urine drug screen?
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lizzie Says:
At the time I was very sick and was on Prednisone, Combivent inhaler, Benzonatate, and Advair amongst Nyquil at times and Advil cold and sinus. Please get back to me asap if any of these test positive for amphetamines.
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Donna Says:
I have also just tested positive for amphetamine with a hair test, and I know for a fact I haven't taken it. Social services tested me I want a second opinion.
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Aggie Says:
I have been taking tru vision supplements for weight loss for about 2 months. I took a blood test and it came back positive for cocaine, I DO not use drugs other than what is prescribed for my blood pressure and water pills. I have taken many tests, but this is the first time it came back positive?? Is there any ingredient in this product, tru control tru fix by tru vision products?,
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Beckie Says:
My sister had took a saliva drug test on wednsday and results came back negative friday 2 days late they did another swab n it came back positive for amphetamine she has not done any drugs only thing she took was tylonal cold & flu because she had got sick really bad and now there saying she been useing methamphetamine. Can tylonal cold &flu give a false positive test
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