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Urine Test Showed Positive For Hydrocodone. Cause? Treatment?
Question: I had a urine test and tested positive for hydrocodone. I never took it? How would this happen
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Thanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have done urine test and tested positive for Hydrocodone.
I shall be happy if you can post me whether you are taking any drugs (Pain Killer) as a pain management after surgeries on your leg ?
Majority of the drugs used for pain management contain some derivatives of Opioids which are basic constituents of Opiates. Hydrocodone is a end product of opiates excreted in urine.
Please d not worry itwill wanw away once you stop taking these medications.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me I shall be happy to help you
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have done urine test and tested positive for Hydrocodone.
I shall be happy if you can post me whether you are taking any drugs (Pain Killer) as a pain management after surgeries on your leg ?
Majority of the drugs used for pain management contain some derivatives of Opioids which are basic constituents of Opiates. Hydrocodone is a end product of opiates excreted in urine.
Please d not worry itwill wanw away once you stop taking these medications.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any more questions please feel free to ask me I shall be happy to help you
Dr.Patil.
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