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Can Clonazepam Show False Positive For Diazepam On A Blood Test?
Question: why would I test positive on a blood test for diazepam and nordiazepam when I only take clonazepam/klonopin
as prescribed by my doctor?
as prescribed by my doctor?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Diazepam & clonazepam are grouped as benzodiazepines. All the drugs differ in molecular structures. So when one drug metabolizes then the metabolites formed may represent other variant type. Thus, the presence of nordiazepam, temazepam, and oxazepam together on a UDS is consistent with diazepam or clonazepam use.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
please see description
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Diazepam & clonazepam are grouped as benzodiazepines. All the drugs differ in molecular structures. So when one drug metabolizes then the metabolites formed may represent other variant type. Thus, the presence of nordiazepam, temazepam, and oxazepam together on a UDS is consistent with diazepam or clonazepam use.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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