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Can One Test Positive For Opiates When Taking Hydrocodone And Percocet?

Posted on Tue, 24 Nov 2015

Question: I have been taking hydrocodone for well over 15 years for cronic pain.

I ran out early and a friend gave me 2 Percocet today. will this show up differently in the urine test ,have to take Friday?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Both test positive for opiates but specific tests will differ

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. The percocet contains acetaminophen and oxycodone which is a pain relief combination.

2. If your doctor is running the test for opiates then both hydrocodone and percocet will give positive result.

3. If they do specific tests then hydrocodone and percocet will have different metabolites and therefore variable results

In conclusion, it depends on the exact test which your doctor will be implementing and if it is for opiates then there will be no difference whether you take hydrocodone or percocet.

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (9 hours later)

how long will the oycodone stay in my system

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Oxycodone stays in the system for 40 hours approximately

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing back with an update.

1. Oxycodone and metabolite stays in the system for 40 hours approximately

Hope your query is answered.
Please do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar