Hi,I am Dr. Shanthi.E (General & Family Physician). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
Does Ibuprofen Cause False Positive Drug Test Results?
Hi, my husband smoked weed and had positive test at work, he has completely stopped around 8 weeks ago, he went back to work after a negative test, he was given another test and it came back positive! I know he hasn’t smoked, why has this happened? He takes ibuprofen for a painful elbow, could this give a positive reading? He’s been dismissed and can appeal but we are at a loss as to what to do. Thank you
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Ibuprofen never cause false positive results. Some trace amounts can remain even after two months and thus caused a positive report. You can re do repeat test and claim the innocence.
Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
Does Ibuprofen Cause False Positive Drug Test Results?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Ibuprofen never cause false positive results. Some trace amounts can remain even after two months and thus caused a positive report. You can re do repeat test and claim the innocence. Thanks.