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Is It Possible To Get A False Positive Result For Methamphetamine On Urine Analysis?
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Sat, 16 Feb 2013
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Question : Can any otc drug or prescription drug show up as methamphetamine in a urinalysis?
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
It is difficult to get a false positive result for methamphetamine on urine analysis. Rarely using a Vicks inhaler, NSAIDs- ibuprofen, naproxen and antibiotics like fluoroquinolones can cause this. In few cases, medicines for cough and cold can also cause a false positive.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
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Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
It is difficult to get a false positive result for methamphetamine on urine analysis. Rarely using a Vicks inhaler, NSAIDs- ibuprofen, naproxen and antibiotics like fluoroquinolones can cause this. In few cases, medicines for cough and cold can also cause a false positive.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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