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Can Doxylamine For Insomnia Be Detected In The Drug Test?

Hi I am applying for a job that requires I take a drug test I am currently going through menopause and often have insomnia. I have been taking over the counter sleeping pills by the brand name Kirkland. They contain something called Doxylamie will this show up in a drug screen?
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
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General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,
Doxylamine is a very potent drug used as a sedative and antihistamines.
It is commonly used OTC drug available in market.
There is much chances of developing drug dependence or drug abuse but it is not considered as a group of drug abuse.
If you are about to give physical fitness for job then you must discontinue this drug.
Don't worry it us not detected in blood.
Take care.
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General & Family Physician Dr. Sandip Kabra's  Response
Hi,
Doxylamine is a very potent drug used as a sedative and antihistamines.
It is commonly used OTC drug available in market.
There is much chances of developing drug dependence or drug abuse but it is not considered as a group of drug abuse.
If you are about to give physical fitness for job then you must discontinue this drug.
Don't worry it us not detected in blood.
Take care.
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Can Doxylamine For Insomnia Be Detected In The Drug Test?

Hi, Doxylamine is a very potent drug used as a sedative and antihistamines. It is commonly used OTC drug available in market. There is much chances of developing drug dependence or drug abuse but it is not considered as a group of drug abuse. If you are about to give physical fitness for job then you must discontinue this drug. Don t worry it us not detected in blood. Take care.