Flexeril Drug Test (Top voted first)
UpdatedFlexeril absolutely does show up on a drug screen as an anti-deppressent. Anyone who says otherwise should not be commenting on something that they know nothing about
No, No, No. Why are you RN's spreading misinformation? Mass spectrometry excludes cyclobenzprine if a false TCA positive is caught. You are talking about ER instant assay TCA urine tests that are used in Emergency Rooms when someone comes in with a suspected overdose. NO pre-employment, probation, etc drug tests check for this. People are not curious if an ER will false positive their Flexeril use, they are asking if taking Flexeril will interfere with their employment or livlihood.
Why would flexeril show up as an anti-depressant? Flexeril is not an anti-depressant.
It can cause false positives IF antidepressants are tested for, when sent off to GC/MS it would come back negative. Just because you are an RN does not make you an expert on drug testing. You are a pee collector and dip a 10 panel strip into the sample. Neither Muscle relaxers NOR antidepressants are tested for in ANY urine screen. Stop spreading misinformation.
No it does not.I've been taking them for awhile and never failed a drug test for urine or hair follicle. so u are right don't talk about.something u know nothing about.
With all this yes and no one this it's truly hard to know if it does or not. I'm sure everyone out here is still wondering.
Actually, Mike, you are wrong. Tricyclics are tested for in a hospital situation, especially when there is a change in mental status or if overdose is a possibility. Perhaps it is you who needs to get the facts straight.
I am an RN in the ER and on our "pee tests" it shows tricyclics as being tested for. Flexeril is closely related to a tricyclic and therefore can show positive under this category. I may not be an expert on urine drug screens, but I can read, do research, and ask questions.
I've taken two 10mg flexoril this week and today I failed a pre employment urine test. So unless I'm not allowed to have benadryl, I'm guessing it's the flexoril. I had to pay to have it analyzed by the lab.
I took a 10mg flexeril today and I have to do a urine drug test for probation in 3 days will it show up on the test
I work in staffing and have put thousands of people to work and have never had one prospective employee tested for TCA since unlike the poster above who has NO clue, 12 panel tests do NOT test for TCA's. Why do you think that because you are an RN that you have any clue about pre-employment drug testing? How many have you administered and then RUN at a lab? ZERO. Here are the drugs that are tested for in a 12 panel urine screen:
Amphetamines
Methamphetamines
Barbiturates
Benzodiazepines
Marijuana
Cocaine
Opiates
Phencyclidine
Methadone
Propoxyphene
MDMA (Ecstasy)
Extended Opiates
Again, stop talking about things you have no clue about. In addition, Flexeril is not a controlled substance so there is no worry to begin with, script or not.
I am a Nurse as well, and Flexiril did show up on my drug screen as an antidepressant.
Yes, I was in an auto accident and had back spasms so I never even thought about failing the drug test. I told the pee collector about it and she even tested twice. So I paid the $35 to have it further analysed. A few days later I called the laboratory and they told me they already called my company right away as whatever test they use showed it was Flexoril and not an antidepressant. The in office test is basically junk if it can't tell if you're clean or not.
Still never figured out why antidepressants would be a no-no anyway.
A BSN is an RN, Mr. high and mighty. Same thing so you'd certainly not be an End boss for having a bachelor's degree. I can promise you that. And it's spelled FLEXERIL. I am looking at my prescription bottle now. Good God whoever you are, you have an ego.
what an arrogant brat. ur a nurse, not a doctor. u should be fired for having the attitude that u are in control of the patients lives. u are not. u are an assistant
Did you have a prescription for the flexeral? I would suppose you did
Yes I had a script so I didn't think twice about it. After I called the lab they said I was cleared as they knew it was flexeril.
That's exactly what I said. It can cause a false positive.
Hey Pete, I hope you got my last message. Maybe I should call you "clueless"; however I didn't have to say a word and let your ass fail it. Flexeril isn't a controlled drug; however it will trigger a false positive for TCA on a 14 panel screen. Whatever. Go for it. ,
In legal situations, rehab facilities, and hospitals they NOW test for tricyclic anti-depressents b/c as with every drug people have begin to abuse them. IE... Trazadone *A GREAT HELPFUL DRUG FOR SLEEPING AND HIGHER DOSAGES WITH ANXIETY* BUT DEFINANTLY TEST FOR THEM NOW, if you fail a test the response of **i didnt know yall tested for that ** is not an appropriate response, its just as bad if not sketchier thane a negative, cause your trying to beat the system. Perfect example is K2 , used never be tested for so that was the go to for people in sober living, parole, etc.... now its standard. Dont try beat the system it will work for a while bur eventually youll lose.
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