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How Long Does Tussinex Stay In The Body?
Question: I have taken tussinex for 3 days 15 ml a day extended release will it show on drug screen in 40 hrs? Urinalysis at pain clinic.
Brief Answer:
Yes, it will, and it won't be pretty.
Detailed Answer:
Tussinex contains hydrocodone. This is a narcotic. The amount you describe is precisely the amount that is usually prescribed. I cannot imagine an addict taking that. It is a very reasonable, safe dose and at the exact amount of the prescription. It is not enough to cause harm, withdrawal, nor much of a high. BUT, the tests are geared up to detect small amounts. Very Small Amounts. And the amount in tussinex is thousands of times more than the minimum the test can detect and since it is timed release, it stays around longer. 40 hours is a small amount of time to clear it. 4 DAYS is a short time for it to clear and most likely would still be detectable.
Here's the worst part, the breakdown of hydrocodone overlaps with that of heroin. Not only is it guaranteed to be detected by a drug test, but only a sophisticated test examined by a specialist will say "gee, this looks like hydrocodone". The usual test just says "opiates" and the usual interpretation is going to say "they are a scum addict", and misinterpret the test.
1) this isn't heroin
2) it looks like from a legit use
3) if there is a legit reason and a legit prescription, then a drug should not get someone into trouble. In fact, there might be laws against it. But most companies have some policy about medicines and you might be in violation of company policy even when doing everything correctly from a medical perspective. But they have to allow for privacy.
4) it gets complicated.
Yes, it will, and it won't be pretty.
Detailed Answer:
Tussinex contains hydrocodone. This is a narcotic. The amount you describe is precisely the amount that is usually prescribed. I cannot imagine an addict taking that. It is a very reasonable, safe dose and at the exact amount of the prescription. It is not enough to cause harm, withdrawal, nor much of a high. BUT, the tests are geared up to detect small amounts. Very Small Amounts. And the amount in tussinex is thousands of times more than the minimum the test can detect and since it is timed release, it stays around longer. 40 hours is a small amount of time to clear it. 4 DAYS is a short time for it to clear and most likely would still be detectable.
Here's the worst part, the breakdown of hydrocodone overlaps with that of heroin. Not only is it guaranteed to be detected by a drug test, but only a sophisticated test examined by a specialist will say "gee, this looks like hydrocodone". The usual test just says "opiates" and the usual interpretation is going to say "they are a scum addict", and misinterpret the test.
1) this isn't heroin
2) it looks like from a legit use
3) if there is a legit reason and a legit prescription, then a drug should not get someone into trouble. In fact, there might be laws against it. But most companies have some policy about medicines and you might be in violation of company policy even when doing everything correctly from a medical perspective. But they have to allow for privacy.
4) it gets complicated.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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