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Tested Positive For Amphetamine, Methamphetamine. Amphetamine From Vyvannse Medication. What Cause Positive Methamphetamine?

I had to take a drug test for my place of employment. I tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. the amphetamine is from my vyvannse medication, but Im totally confused as to what would cause a positive methamphetamine reading and I desperately need your help as to any medications that could result in this. I have to send documentation on my medications. I am a nervous wreck because I absolutely love my job and want to make sure I know what I can do to give any information to the lab asap so I don't lose the best job I could ever ask for. please help me asap
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Vyvanse is a prodrug of the chemical dextroamphetamine. It can cause false positive results for methamphetamines in some drug tests.

Other drugs that may result in false positive amphetamine and methamphetamines are :verapamil, dextromethorphan, quetiapine, promethazine, , ibuprofen, naproxen, quinolone antibiotics, setraline, diphenhydramine.

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Tested Positive For Amphetamine, Methamphetamine. Amphetamine From Vyvannse Medication. What Cause Positive Methamphetamine?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Vyvanse is a prodrug of the chemical dextroamphetamine. It can cause false positive results for methamphetamines in some drug tests. Other drugs that may result in false positive amphetamine and methamphetamines are :verapamil, dextromethorphan, quetiapine, promethazine, , ibuprofen, naproxen, quinolone antibiotics, setraline, diphenhydramine. I hope this list helps you