Question on Prescribed Drugs and Blood Tests

Cindi-lu · #1 06-12-2006, 12:12 PM

I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this but...
Does anyone know of any prescription drugs that will show up as amphetemine use in a blood panel? So far I've heard that Disoxin and of course Ephedrine will, but are there any others?

Thanks for any help!
Cindi-Lu

Eternal Hope · #2 06-12-2006, 12:29 PM

Blood tests are more accurate than urine tests because they will show whether the individual is currently under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the test. Any prescription drug a person is legally prescribed should be listed on the form prior to the test! Adderall( for ADHD) shows up as what it is, an amphetamine, also Phentermine, and/or other weight loss drugs. Be sure to list what medications you have been prescribed and are currently taking.

Cindi-lu · #3 06-12-2006, 01:44 PM

Thanks Eternal Hope! Someone very close to me tested positive for amphetamines and the ER doc didn't bother to look at the list of prescription drugs my friend is on. He takes alot of prescribed opiates for chronic pain, but nothing that might be considered amphetamines. I don't know what to think as he has been clean for years.

Thank you!
Cindi

Eternal Hope · #4 06-12-2006, 02:15 PM

Oh wow, well I hope he is able to clear himself since he has that list-- Hopefully the employer has the list as well!

BlogApostille · #5 06-07-2009, 02:21 PM

Thanks Eternal Hope! Someone very close to me tested positive for amphetamines and the ER doc didn't bother to look at the list of prescription drugs my friend is on. He takes alot of prescribed opiates for chronic pain, but nothing that might be considered amphetamines. I don't know what to think as he has been clean for years.

Thank you!