
Can Diphenhydramine Cause A False Positive Urine Test?

Question: Can diphenhydramine cause a false positive on a urine test ? If yes, what can it show up as ?
Brief Answer:
Yes, can cause false positive urine test on following drugs...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Diphenhydramine can cross-act with immunoassays and cause a false positive on a urine test to:
- methadone
- Phencyclidine
- opiates
- Tricyclic ntidepressants
Hope it answered to your queries! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Sejdini
Yes, can cause false positive urine test on following drugs...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Diphenhydramine can cross-act with immunoassays and cause a false positive on a urine test to:
- methadone
- Phencyclidine
- opiates
- Tricyclic ntidepressants
Hope it answered to your queries! Let me know if I can assist you further!
Dr.Sejdini
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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