Urine Toxicology Test Because I'm On Hydrocodone

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I have to take a urine toxicology drug test BECAUSE I take hydrocodone to manage pain. I am on a pain management system, with a legit prescription that they provide, so I'm confused as to why I have to take the test in the first place. Obviously I'm going to test positive for Hydrocodone. Do you think they are just checking to make sure I'm not taking a bunch of other drugs (illegal ones, or others that aren't prescribed for me)? I have to take this test before refilling my prescription for this next bottle of pills. I'm just confused as to what the hell they want to test for since they already know I take Hyrdrocodone. Any thoughts on the matter?

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Okay so here's the situation: I have a scrip for norco, 5-325. I have a hookup for norco, 10-325, which I prefer. So in addition to my scrip (that I supplement with), I take the 10's too. Bottom line - I take more norco than is prescribed. (shhh) I have to have a urine test as part of the pain management program in order to keep refilling the 5's. Here's the question:
Should I start (say tomorrow) taking ONLY the prescribed dosage of 5's for the next 3 or so days, and then pee in the cup?
Or
Should I not take any for a few days - start back up again taking them as directed and then pee in the cup?
Or
Drink freakin gallons of water and s*** and just pee in the cup in the next few days?
Obviously they know I take the stuff. I guess they are just making sure I don't sell it and I have just the perfect amount in my system BUT THIS IS KAISER WE ARE TALKING ABOUT. Not exactly the cream of the crop in medical care - so do you think the test is even anything more than just CYA (cover your ass)? I don't take any illegal street drugs or extra s***. Just the norcs. I'm thinking of quitting again. It only sucks for the first few days and then it's all uphill from there anyway. Nothing a little strong will and determination cant handle...lol

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Dear Dumbchick, hey will be testing for THC, weed andother narcotics, as well as making sure there is your prescribef opiate in your blood stream in which they can find out if you take them daily as prescribed or sell them.

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Hi Amy, Thanks! I don't smoke weed, or take any kind of other drugs like crank, coke, etc. I only take the drugs that are prescribed to me, and I don't sell them. I should be okay then right? Thanks again

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Hi again Amy. I replied just a minute ago, but I don't think I was supposed to say "illegal drug names"....so I'm replying again so hopefully this gets posted sooner. Anyway, I don't take anything or smoke anything. I only take the prescribed drug, and I don't sell them or anything. I should be okay then right? Thanks again! You made me feel a lot better.

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Hi i have pm appt in tha morn i only take norco 10/325 but ran out i took one tonite and one before appt in morn will my u/a be ok

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Could be two causes for this: One, the Dr or a family member reached out to the Dr and said you were abusing them - possible. Because I did that in the case of my daughter or the Dr is being cautious which I applaud!! My daughters Dr wasn't so cautious recently and although she made it through the worst point to yrs ago due to prescription meds.....he Prescribed her Methadone for pain on May 8th. On May 11th my beautiful 24 yr old daughter and mother of a 5 month old in now now dead. Get off pain meds..............Run!! That crap is horrible and destructive.

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They want to know that the pain med (Norco/hydrocodone, etc) is in your system so that they know you are taking it and not selling it. They also test for illegal drugs. I know, bummer! But you can get a synthetic urine and add a little of your pain pill in it (crush it and shake it)

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