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Will Chantrix Cause False Positive For Nicotine?

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Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017
Question: If I am taking Chantrix to stop smoking for knee surgery. Will the test come back positive for nicotine? Wil the chantix hender the test.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (4 minutes later)
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Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

Chantix does not contain nicotine and will not affect a nicotine test in any way. If you have not been smoking, you will not test positive for nicotine. Don't worry!

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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (43 minutes later)
I be about 2 1/2 weeks before my test. If I stop now while taking the chantix or not taking it will that be enough time for the nicotine to leave my body
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (25 hours later)
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Yes, this should be sufficient time for nicotine to leave your body.

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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Will Chantrix Cause False Positive For Nicotine?

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, and thanks for your question. Chantix does not contain nicotine and will not affect a nicotine test in any way. If you have not been smoking, you will not test positive for nicotine. Don't worry! 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