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Is Testing Positive For Xanax At New Job A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015

Question: I have an upcoming urine drug test with a new employer
My psychiatrist has had me on 2.5 mg of xanax for several years

Do you think this will be a problem?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Depending on the drug test,Xanax will show in urine up to 10 days...

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX pentz,

Xanax is containing a benzodiazepine drug named Alprazolam.

Usually, benzodiazepines will show in the urine test. Can you please describe the type of test you will be running specifically?

You should stop taking Xanax at teast 10 days prior to testing as this drug will show in the urine for around 10 days after taking the last dosage.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Sejdini

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

Follow up: Dr. Rahul Tawde (34 minutes later)

Even if this shows up, it is prescribed to me by a physician?

Answered by Dr. Rahul Tawde (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Usually not a problem,depends on employer's policies....

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

Then, it will depend on your employer's policies. If the new job will allow taking Xanax, and if the new employer will allow working with him/her.

Generally, it won't cause any problem, however, once again, it depends on employer's policies for new entries.

Hope it was of help!

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