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Can 5HTP Cause False Positive For Benzodiazepines?
Question: can 5HTP make me test positive for benzos in a UA?
Brief Answer:
does not cause false positive
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
At present the only medications that are known to cause false positive with benzodiazepines are sertraline (zoloft) and oxaprozin (this is a pain medication).
5HTP is not known to cause any changes in these test results.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
does not cause false positive
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
At present the only medications that are known to cause false positive with benzodiazepines are sertraline (zoloft) and oxaprozin (this is a pain medication).
5HTP is not known to cause any changes in these test results.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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