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I've Been On Mirtazapine (remeron) For 2.5 Months, Now I Found Out That It Can Cause False Positive For Meth
Question: Hello I've been on mirtazapine (remeron) for 2.5 months, now I found out that it can cause false positive for meth or benzo on urine test. I'm really worried that if they drug test me and remeron might show up as false positive for benzo or meth and I'm also afraid that MRO might not believe me. The medicine is working on me. What should I do? Thanks
Brief Answer:
Stop worrying about it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I like to inform you that odds of causing false positive tests for substances of abuse among mirtazepine users is extremely low. In addition it is well documented in the literature. Even if causes anything adversial for you, you can contest the test and report the testing authority for other form of tests in addition to standard tests for substance of abuse.
The higher sensitivity tests such as chromatography rule out the all false psotives due to any cause including mirtazepine use.
Please remember that for suspected false positive tests we have options in form of highly specific and sensitive tests and they can employed when needed. You can continue your medication without any worries.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Stop worrying about it
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I read your query and understand your concerns.
First of all I like to inform you that odds of causing false positive tests for substances of abuse among mirtazepine users is extremely low. In addition it is well documented in the literature. Even if causes anything adversial for you, you can contest the test and report the testing authority for other form of tests in addition to standard tests for substance of abuse.
The higher sensitivity tests such as chromatography rule out the all false psotives due to any cause including mirtazepine use.
Please remember that for suspected false positive tests we have options in form of highly specific and sensitive tests and they can employed when needed. You can continue your medication without any worries.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you so much! I was taking this medication for excessive worrying and insomnia now I'm worried to take the medicine. Thank you though!
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
As communicated earlier the remeron is prescribed for valid reasons and there is no fault of you. You can be assertive to put your concerns with relevant authority and can be worry free.
In case you need any form of assistance in future feel free to write back to me.
Thanks again.
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for follow up.
As communicated earlier the remeron is prescribed for valid reasons and there is no fault of you. You can be assertive to put your concerns with relevant authority and can be worry free.
In case you need any form of assistance in future feel free to write back to me.
Thanks again.
Note: In case of any other concern or query related to prevention, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, or the recovery of persons with the any type of addiction or substance use, follow up with our Addiction Medicine Specialist. Click here to book a consultation now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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