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Can One Test Positive For THC When Taking Aleve And Advil?

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Question : yes I tested positive for thc.i don't know how this was possible.although I have had many knee surgores.and iam a canadate for knee replacement the only thing that I take is aleve and advil
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it is false positive

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Both these medications,Aleve and Advil can cause false positive results for thc urine test. So you need to tell this to those who did test and if they want to repeat it,you should stop taking both of these.

Wish you good health. Regards
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Can One Test Positive For THC When Taking Aleve And Advil?

Brief Answer: it is false positive Detailed Answer: Hi, Both these medications,Aleve and Advil can cause false positive results for thc urine test. So you need to tell this to those who did test and if they want to repeat it,you should stop taking both of these. Wish you good health. Regards