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What Causes False Positive Drug Test Results For Ecstasy?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Mar 2015
Question: Hello! my name is XXXXX and I am currently taking 7 different prescription medicines all prescribed by the same Doctor. The meds are Propranolol HCL 40 MG tabs, Bethanechol Chloride 25 MG tabs, Quetiapine Fumarate 300 MG tabs, Fluxetine 20 MG caps, Hydroxyzine Pamoate 25 MG tabs, Gabapentin 300 MG tabs, Bupropion HCL SR 150 MG TER. My problem is that I have recently taken a UA drug test & showed positive for the illegal drug Ecstasy (MDMA) & it has for me dire consequences. I do not take illegal drugs of course, and my DR. is on an extended leave where I cannot get in touch with him in time to help me. I would gladly pay for some kind of statement or proof that this positive test could be an error or any advice that may help me. Thank You! (I believe that 1 or more of the previously mentioned prescriptions caused the false positive for Ecstasy. Am I correct?)
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Answered by Dr. Chintan Solanki (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fluoxetine and bupropion are drugs responsible for false positive test

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

I can understand your concern and like your eagerness to know the reason behind false positive results.

There are confirm evidence that fluoxetine and bupropion are responsible for false positive results of urine MDMA screening test.You can search articles for the same on internet.

Whoever the doing tests is generally is aware about such false positive results. If you have valid prescription of fluoxetine and bupropion, you can show the same.It will help you.It is practically not possible that I can give you certificate but yes any local doctor would help you if he/she is aware about the same. Or you can just show this answer to concern person if it is helpful.

Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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What Causes False Positive Drug Test Results For Ecstasy?

Brief Answer: Fluoxetine and bupropion are drugs responsible for false positive test Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to us. I can understand your concern and like your eagerness to know the reason behind false positive results. There are confirm evidence that fluoxetine and bupropion are responsible for false positive results of urine MDMA screening test.You can search articles for the same on internet. Whoever the doing tests is generally is aware about such false positive results. If you have valid prescription of fluoxetine and bupropion, you can show the same.It will help you.It is practically not possible that I can give you certificate but yes any local doctor would help you if he/she is aware about the same. Or you can just show this answer to concern person if it is helpful. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.