Positive For Methadone While Takeing Oxycodone

I have been takeing oxycodne for 5+ years I had my meds lost in a fire so I was unable to take the whole amount I had a stash in my safe but point being is I tested positive for methadone which Ive never taken until today they changed me to 10mg 3 times a day how could I have a false positive and what are the pros and cons of methadone because they do somewhat well with the pain thus far (have only taken 2) but will I still get the energy boost like I did from the oxy?

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Both Oxycodone and Methadone contain synthetic opiates, so depending on whether or not the test they provided was a cheap one, it may not have differentiated between the two different opiates.

This seems to be a serious, yet ongoing problem with many drug tests today that aren't up to par. I would imagine that having this drug test done in a different clinical setting may have provided more accurate results. If you did have any documentation of your prescription saved, then you could essentially prove them wrong. Many doctors keep records on file of what they prescribed you in the past. That may be something you'd want to look into?

Unfortunately there really is no way a doctor or anyone else can know ahead of time how any drug will effect you. They can only assume that it will be effective based on medical records, current health, age, what the condition is, whether or not any other medications are being taken at the same time, etc. Any of these factors as well as others can affect how you respond to this drug; but the only to find out is to actually try it.

I hope this helps!

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I've been on Morphine ER 15 mg 2 times a day and Morphine IRR 15 mg 3 times a days, the past several drug test have showed up false positive for methadone....do you have any answers? I take lots of medication...One time it tested positive for oxycodone. My Dr is sending it off to the lab for testing for the 3rd time, but trouble is I get accused of having this drug in my system until they find out it's really not after further testing. I need you help this is upsetting to me and I'm ready to find a new doctor because it makes my records look bad. Thanks!

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Have you asked for a blood sample to be drwn? Maybe a hair sample? I know it is an expensive alternative but it may be a wise investment depending on what you have ingested over the past year.

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