What Medications Can Cause A False Positive For Methamphetamine (Page 7)

Can certain over the counter medications or prescription medications cause a false positive for Methamphetamine in a blood test?

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It is imperative that you have your test CONFIRMED by a reputable lab using LC/MS/MS or GC/MS, Anything else is not confirmatory, and will not stand in a court of law.

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My attorney says they did a GL blood test he says it is the most expensive test and is the only test that will separate meth from amphetamine salts. I received the citation in August of 2013 so I cannot have the hair tested at this point. I go to trial in July, I did not take the plea as they were only willing to take a DUI drugs which is a mandatory 1 year license suspension in AZ. They pulled me over for driving with out lights but I had only been in the car about 30 seconds and I was in a brightly lit area, friend had driven the car last and had turned the auto lights off. I really don't have a defense, but I feel I had no choice but to fight.

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NO. Methamphetamine is Methamphetamine. It may be possible to get a positive amphetamine on a test if using Benzedrex Inhalers or similar, do to the form of amphetamine that is in them.

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My husband told not only the doctor performing the test but the actual lab doctor of all medications prescribed and OTC and the doctors wouldn't even listen to the OTC meds....so he was fired... What if anything can I do about this

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go on the internet an find a legitimate source about OTC's Wikipedia is usually a good source an print the page out don't print out the opinions of other people that will not. help you find a page that shows the FACTS in black an white an it's better to find. a page on the specific OTC that gave you or ur husband the false positive you or your husband take that page to both doctors that ignored OTC's can cause a false positive if they still won't acknowledge the information you found tell them you will get a lawyer prove your innocence in court an have both of them fired immediately now that's if you're 100% innocent an the OTC is to blame for your situation going through a lawyer is inconvenient I know but letting them have there way will put you even more in jeopardy

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Hi,

Can anyone let me know if Azathioprine can return a non negative for Meth in a Urine test.

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Not that I am aware of.

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I've been trying to get on with gas company regency for over a year and I just got a call I failed my .ua. with amphetamine methamphetamines the cut off .250 .ng and mine came back .291. I was very I'll prior to the test was taking lots of medications mostly for mycus and vomiting and stuff to help me sleep. I am given the option of paying 200 and having same Pete sent to another labbutility can't afford It. I begged them to retest there they won't. He asked me about what mess I had been taking I was so taken back I had failed I didn't know what to say. And what qualifies as over the counter? Im pissed I'm clean I should get this job it' means everything to me . What should u do?

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hey Casey sorry to hear about your situation the first thing I would do if I were you is make complete list of everything you have taken prescription an over the counter meds if it makes it easier you can write all over the counter meds on one sheet of paper an write all prescription meds you have taken or currently taken on a separate sheet of paper do a complete research on every single med you have taken then you should be able to identify the med that produced the false positive for meth when you do have the page with all the info explaining that it causes false positives for meth and show it to your would be employer hopefully he or she will give you the benefit of the doubt an let you take another test to prove your innocence an also be prepared first before you approach them make sure you know for a fact the drug causing the false positive is no longer in your system an if they agree to another test you will be ready now I can't guarantee that even though you prove your innocence that you will get the job that's really up to them but look at it on the bright side you haven't had your kids taken away an your freedom hangs in the balance like so many others have experienced so good luck hope it all works out for the best

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dr john...i cleared that up..my problem is the methamphetamine that showed a positive.. i never laid eyes on before..the nurse refused to send off to lab to be confirmed. then cps removed my baby. in oct 2013...i lost her completly over that one test that was a urine test.i had a uti, and dehydrated and on claritin d, adderal, rantidine.zofran,and other meds...antibiotics for uti....i went to er same day as that test , only tested positive for my scripts that dr gave me , and it was also sent off to lab.i also done a hair test that came back neg. court n cps refused to even look at it..i lost my 3 1/2 yr. old baby girl .she is my life my heart my soul ,my reason for being.because of that one test i cant even see her.......i appealed the case..but i need help to get something in writing to help me prove i did not do meth... not my life style what so ever..i dont have an atty.i appealed pro se.....we need help please....i have a good case to sue over this ,i need an atty willing to stand up and fight. i wouldnt care to give atty all money he can get to win law suit...i want my baby bacl....someone please help us..

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Sorry to hear this Casey.. I had the false positive from Ranititine.. If you are absolutely sure you haven't done any kind of drugs (meth,coke) then go into dr and ask for Hair tests... they can pin point the difference between the prescription and street stuff.. But only if your sure.. cause the hair test can clear you.. :) good luck

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Liars? I tested positive for methadone and amphetamines and the only edications I atake are Lexapro, Topomax, Gabapentin, L;onopin, Percoset 5 mg and a prescription cough syrup without codeine. Never knew anything about methadone until this happened, and am extremely intolerant of any amphetmines. What caused this positive test, when I had a drug test on Friday. I had a drug test 2 weeks before and they did not show up and nothing has changes in those 2 weeks. Help, I don't want to fail my next drug test for
percoset as I am in chronic pain.

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Can absolute garcinia cause a positive on a drug test

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Usually not a blood test. However, once again...you must get all tests confirmed by either GC/MS or LC/MS/MS. That is the ONLY way to be sure of the compound (drug) of interest is present or not. Good luck.

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So if my sister did ice & she gets her urine drug scene in 2 days will she be ok because she's prescribed phentermine the diet pill? Do they both show up as amphetamines? Or can the urine test tell the difference between the two?

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hey concerned sister, a false positive is a false positive on a urine test so when it shows up meth and you say it isn't then it's your word against theirs, but there is a such thing as getting down too the nitty gritty, like a blood test, hair test, special urine test, and all those tests can distinguish a false positive from a real positive, so even if the meds your sister is taking has been known too cause false positives it won't do her any good because they can prove beyond the shadow of a doubt that meth was in fact in her system, so even if she dodges a bullet plenty more is coming her way in life she is bound too get hit so my advice too you is get your sister help to get her off meth before it completely destroys her life and the people around her, the only way your sister is gonna walk outta this thing a true winner is if she conquers her meth addiction hope my advice helped best of luck an wishes stay strong:)

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NO The Meth is going to show up when the drug is confirmed. If they check Amphetamines and Methamphetamines, it will show. Phentermin will cause a cross reaction false positive for amphetamine on a card, cup, or EIA analysis. You can't fudge it. Get your Sister off Meth, it is PURE POISON it is a destroyer of everything and everyone it comes in contact with.

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Think some are mixed up or just adding to the convo.. at the beginning of this we were talking about What can cause false positive for METHAMPHETAMINE.. Not Methadone.. I'm happy to say thanks to the help and suggestions from here I cleared my name. All is gd.. except.. I found out that I have Arthritis in 8 bottom disk, and left hip has grown over pelvic Bone by 2 inches and Right one is just clicking*rubbing bone on bone and right also has degenerative disease on top of the Fibromyalgia, Disk degenerative disease on bottom 6 disk, scoliosis, uneven hips.. I'm currently on waiting list for emergency hip surgery.. I meet surgeon soon so he can decide whether or not he can fix my left hip or he's going to replace it.. but without anything I won't be able to walk soon... remember Jerry we were chatting about all of the hell that one dr was putting me thru? well found new dr who's great about helping my pain n getting me talk to different pain people and he said for the last 10 month only thing dr put on my note was that wanted refill.. I was in begging n crying saying I could feel bone on bone running n this was all new.. he kept sayi.g Fibromyalgia doesn't do that you just need counseling.. blah blah.. my dr now is helping me go after and either report him if course and sue for money if possible. The new dr said not once did be even put on notes that I wanted new up to date blood n xrays... and waiting for orthopedic surgeon but all of this including surgery could've been prevented if old dr did xrays, blood work or sent me specialist! if you guys are dead serious about knowing somethings wrong... by law your entitled to second opinion without just transferring to new drs.. my new dr has increased pains meds to keep me comfy until I can get operation done... but even doing that I'm going to suffer lots with everything g wrong with my back.. and chances are that fixing hips will make back pain worse but atleast I will be still walking! I'm soo thankful for all your kind words n help Jerry! :)

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that's great news that you found a new doctor misty, hope things change for the better, and glad I could help:)

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I took a drug test to day n it said that I was dirty for meth and I have not used any meth.I am on hydrocodon 5/325 ,albutrol in haler also breathing treatments it's also albutrol , zanix abilify and I also had miconazole 3suppository for yeast infection can any of this cause me to test positive for meth Pl help my rights to c my child is at risk also what would the results from the lab say

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