Will An OTC Medicine Show False Positive For THC In A Urine Test?

Posted on Tue, 2 May 2017

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Tue, 2 May 2017 Answered on

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Question : Is there any persciption or over the conter drug that would cause a urine test to show THC?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, there is a lot of medications that can lead to false positive THC in urine .. Of the drugs you are taking, ibuprofen and Tramadol can cause false positive THC in a urine test . I hope I answered your question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

How long does the ibuprofen and Tramadol if stopped taking does it take to work out of my system to show a negative urine test result?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (59 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
2-7 days

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, it shall take from 2-7 days to be completely eliminated from your system.. I hope I answered your question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T