How Long Does Fentanyl Patch Stay In Urine (Page 6)

Does fentanyl show up in urine and if so how long after stopping does it show up?

REPLY

REPORT

I just wanted to tell you that if you clean the area you put your patch on with alcohol and make sure it is dry your patch will not fall off it is the oils in your skin that is making it fall off in the shower since I started doing this I have not had my patch fall off once.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I am also an RN with a Master's Degree with my main experience being in ICU. However, the last year and half I have worked for a pain management clinic.

To be clear, OPIOIDS DO NOT SHOW UP AS OPIATES ON COMMON DRUG SCREENS.

A pain clinic will typically give you a drug SCREEN, which will be either a 10 or 12 panel test that immediately shows up on the cup. THEN, they send the urine to a lab for a drug TEST that runs a GC/MS or an LC/MS.

The SCREEN (the initial cup test or dipstick test) will only show certain things. The TEST (when they send it to the lab) will show EVERYTHING.

On the SCREEN, synthetic OPIOIDS (like fentanyl) will NOT show up under the OPIATE screen. Opiates or semi-synthetic opioids such as hydrocodone, codeine and morphine will show up. BUT, fully synthetic OPIOIDS such as fentanyl, methadone or suboxone will NOT show up unless they have a specifically purchased custom screening cup or dipstick to test for those things. Once the sample is sent to lab, it will ALL show up.

That being said, if you are testing for something simple like a minimum wage job or school (or the home drug tests you can buy at Walgreen's), OPIOIDS WILL NOT SHOW UP, because they usually use a cheaper drug test such as a 5 or 7 panel screen. They do not pay the extra $300 for an LC/MS confirmation in a lab.

FYI oxycodone is also semi-synthetic, but it has enough synthetics in it that it will not always show up on those simple drug tests, which is why you can buy drug test kits that test for opiates AND oxycodone.

Anyways... The point is that fentanyl, methadone and suboxone will NOT show up on your "average" drug screen. They WILL show up on drug tests that are sent to a LAB for confirmation, or specialized drug screens that have an extra panel specifically for fentanyl (or methadone, suboxone).

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Hi Kinmie-u Said u r a nurse so I have a question-did u ever hear of someone who was on the fetanyl patch to take a urine test&it comes up that the person took hydrocodone???

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I have chewed a piece of fentanyl for a few days. How long will it take to get out of my system. I need to have a blood test.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Fentanyl will show up in a urine drug screen

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I am an (ex) doctor/paramedic/Coroner-CSI, got hurt working / disabled. I cannot and will not, give medical advice but van give information based on case studies and my own experience. I have found depending on a patients metabolism, weight, intake, output.
Fentanyl IV has a shorter span than patches; because patches are absorbed (best route) through the fatty tissue therefore will stay in the bodies system longer, the more MCG used, or less, if a person drinks plenty of fluids, i.e. water, cranberry juice it will somewhat help flush the system in 48-72hr as long as the patient is not a chronic user. When used in conjunction with water/green tea which is a natural "Cleanser" will flush the system of various medications. That's why I use to recommend patients NOT to drink green tea because not only will it affect a medications needed effect, but it is also a stimulant and it may increase dehydration via an in increase in urinary output, as well as some cases patients complained of GI issues. Diarrhea, upset stomach, aggravating ulcers as with any type of caffeine. Do not order any type of urine "cleansing" agents. In some states this is a FELONY. i.e. "altering urine" etc... The best route for cleaning your system is normally. If using green tea: remember to drink plenty of water prior to the day before. I have personally seen seen drinking unholy amounts of fluid show up on a urine lab test as a "diluted" sample. All of which are not good. The best information, repeat, information NOT MEDICAL ADVICE, I can give: If a persons medications are not working for them, but not due to abuse,a patient needs to sit down with their PM doctor or PCP, ask about different alternative medication or dosage. The best method is follow doctors orders. Due to drug abuse in this country. Physician's, including PM clinics have grown scared of prescribing medications. And restrictions / more states making physicians get pain management license or certifications, unfortunately legitimate patients are suffering. I have seen this on a personal level, as well as having seen it with other patients. So if an "Abuser", I respectively would love to see more screening of the legitimacy of " Chief Complaints" so to weed out the dealers BS artists. There needs to be more testing rather than "Red Flagging", profiling, stiffer sentences for CS dealers. Focus on the real problem allow legitimate physicians to treat REAL patients, and weed out dealers and abusers.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 2

Ask to see the lab results. Sometimes they test you.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Actually the word "opiod" refers to all types of opiates.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I know it sounds gross but if u need to make sure they show up save the used patches n chew on them you'll be able to get the rest out ...but be careful because it will hit u Alot stronger than just wearing them...

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

If your pain management uses the largest 16> panel it showed in mine. Asked me about it but had switched to new dr month after taking last fentanyl dose was 3weeks before. Mine uses the largest panel and sends out.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I don't have a script for the fentanyl patch it was given to me and I'm taken Norco7.5 and they aren't doing the job but I just need to make sure that if I come up for a surprise urine test that it won't show up in my urine.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

It shows up because they either have a special dipstick for it or because they send it off to test the levels. Fentanyl is not an opiate per say. If you don't believe everyone here call your local pharmacist...they'll tell you the same thing.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Ok so is it 72hrs? I have appt.on 25th so if I take patch off today is it going to show in urine? All the answers are different so would someone please help also need to know about diladid? If I drink lots of water would that help?

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

You might want to go back to school a little bit longer. Because fentanyl doesnt show up as an opiate. It is a specific test for fentanyl.ffffff

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

Opiates are derived from opium and opiates are synthetic.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

Opiod means that it attaches to the opiate receptors in your brain. There are few things that are actially a true opiate (coming from the poppy flower) codeine, morphine and heroine. The other goods (hydrocodone, oxycodone, fentanyl, hydromorphone, oxymorphone) are synthetic (made in a lab).... Although there can be false positives on dipstrip tests. That in mind, there can also be negatives that should be positive. Should either occur and you are certain it is wrong. You have the right to request it to be sent to a lab that uses gas spectrum testing and there the truth will be revealed

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

not tramadol. tramadol will not show in a rapid a 5 or 12 panel.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

No ur wrong oxy does not show up as well unless testes for oxy

REPLY

Was this helpful? 0

I use the fentenyl patch as well. They do fall off during shower and I have the same issue.My pharmacists told me about "Tegaderm". It's a clear band aide made by
3M Nextcare $8 for 8 and can be bought at walmart. It goes right over the patch and doesn't come off till you take it off. I know it's hard but try to make it as long as you can on each patch. Save each patch after you take it off for emergency situations. In case you do run out early you will at least have those. Even though they are used some will still have a hint of medicine on the patch itself. Best bet is to skip a patch here and there. Or push it to 4 days instead of 3. That's what I have learned to do. It's hard but once you learn to manage with your breakthrough med. It can work. Best of luck

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

He is not a moran! Moran! Drug testing has evolved very precise! They can detect what you have taken exactly an also they are able to de yr et which milligram y out have in your system. Such as Oxycontin. Each tablet has the normal make up of the drug it's self . But they have included different color dyes in diffe rent milligrams. Google it there are a variety of additional ingredients in each pill that differs from the other. So opiate isn't just opiate! So do some research before you start calling people morans.

REPLY

Was this helpful? 1

i have an upcoming urine test and took it earlier than i expected. i told them i misplaced one of the ten fent. patches ...

5 REPLIES

I applied a fentanyl patch 2 days ago - how long will it be in my urine after a single use? ## I have been going to a su...

8 REPLIES

On Saturday I chewed a half of a 75 mcg fentanyl patch for the first time ever. Will it be in my system on Monday around...

48 REPLIES

I was taking the fentanyl patch for a month at 50mcg every 72 hours. Then pain management dropped the ball and I was not...

8 REPLIES

i need to know how ong fentanyl 100mcg/hr stay in your urine. how long can it be detected after taking your patch off? #...

122 REPLIES

Is there any fentanyl left in a 50mg patch after 3 days? Because the paperwork days they could kill animals and small ch...

2 REPLIES

I was on 200 mg of fentanyl every 72 hrs for one month and got a urine test 12 days later. It showed up in the results b...

21 REPLIES

I have to take blood test in 2 weeks. I have to know how long it takes for my Fentanyl 100 mg Patch to get out of my blo...

21 REPLIES

I have had a prescription for the fentanyl patches for servere back pain 25mcg/hr, I also take xodol 10-300 mg. The patc...

4 REPLIES

how long will fentanyl stay detectable in a urine screen?I have take one in 9 days. ## Like most other narcotics, it is ...

3 REPLIES