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Will The Medicine, Alprazolam, Show Up In Urine Analysis?
I am taking a urine drug screening test for pre-employment. I have taken my own prescribed Alprazolam 0.25mg twice in the last 24 hours due to anxiety of being unemployed. I do not take this regularly at all (generally only once or twice a month). I am very active, no abnormal blood results found in my recent CPE bloodwork done in the last month. I do take Adderall 10mg XR 1 po q am, Adderall 10mg 1 po q d @ 2-4pm, and lastly Trazadone 50mg 1 po qhs for sleep. I take these regularly. I am concerned that these medications will be detected in my urinalysis test and I am wondering if this may hinder my opportunity for employment. I am a healthcare provider and would like a professional s opinion about the potential results. The urine test is to be done at Quest Diagnostics. The test code=22569N, SAP 10-50/300-2K/NIT. Should I wait a few days before taking the test to decrease Alprazolam results? How about the Trazadone and Adderall since I take them daily? I have 6 days to take the drug screen. Thank you for your response.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ivo Ditah's Response
Hi and thanks for this query.
This drug would show up in urine analysis. You can delay the test as much as possible to decrease the chances of it being picked up but am afraid 6days are not enough. If this drug was obtained legally through prescription, there is no reason to get concerned as it is totally justified. However, if they are illegal, your chances of getting further prescriptions and controlled substances would be in jeopardy.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Will The Medicine, Alprazolam, Show Up In Urine Analysis?
Hi and thanks for this query. This drug would show up in urine analysis. You can delay the test as much as possible to decrease the chances of it being picked up but am afraid 6days are not enough. If this drug was obtained legally through prescription, there is no reason to get concerned as it is totally justified. However, if they are illegal, your chances of getting further prescriptions and controlled substances would be in jeopardy. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.