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Can Niaspan Cause False Positive On Alcohol Breathalyzer Test?

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Question : Can a Niaspan 'Flush' cause a false reading on an alcohol breathalyzer test ?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (59 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no it cannot give false positive results

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Niacin(niaspan) when taken with alcohol can worsen flush or allergic reaction. But it does not cause false positive reading on alcohol breath analyzer test.

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

Regards,

Dr.Chintan Solanki.
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Can Niaspan Cause False Positive On Alcohol Breathalyzer Test?

Brief Answer: no it cannot give false positive results Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Niacin(niaspan) when taken with alcohol can worsen flush or allergic reaction. But it does not cause false positive reading on alcohol breath analyzer test. Hope I have answered your query, I will be happy to help further. Regards, Dr.Chintan Solanki.