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What Causes False Positive For Valium In A Drug Screening Test?
Question: I recently took a drug screening from a new pain doctor. They told me I tested positive for Valium. I don't take valium so my question is does Chlordiazepoxide-Clidinium, Benzonatate, or Lexapro have valium in them. I also am on Simponi XXXXXXX infusion treatments...not sure if it has anything in it either. Just wanting to know why I would test positive for Valium.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Chlordiazepoxide is essentially the same compound as Valium and they act and behave exactly the same way in the body. This is why you tested positive for this drug category.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Chlordiazepoxide is essentially the same compound as Valium and they act and behave exactly the same way in the body. This is why you tested positive for this drug category.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for your quick response! I never knew that.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome!
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You are very welcome!
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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