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Does Niaspan Interfere With The Results Of Alcohol Urine Test?
Question: Can Niaspan reduce alcohol level for a urine alcohol test ?
Brief Answer:
Niacin will not affect urine alcohol tests
Detailed Answer:
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You are wondering if taking niacin will alter urine drug screens. An internet search will show numerous hits as the effect of niacin on THC detection in the urine. There are no scientific studies to say that niacin with affect urine drug testing. So my conclusion is that until further testing is needed but until then don't expect niacin to alter urine drug tests
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Niacin will not affect urine alcohol tests
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care questions
You are wondering if taking niacin will alter urine drug screens. An internet search will show numerous hits as the effect of niacin on THC detection in the urine. There are no scientific studies to say that niacin with affect urine drug testing. So my conclusion is that until further testing is needed but until then don't expect niacin to alter urine drug tests
I hope I answered your question. Please contact HCM again with your health care concerns
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