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Could Intake Of Hydrocodone Cause Detection Of Illegal Drug In Urine?
I take hydrocodone for back pain. The last time i went to my Dr. , she did a urine test. When i went back the next time, she said that there was some kind of illegal drug in my urine. I don t and never have taken anything that wasn t prescribed for me. How could this have happened? I ve been racking me brain ever since she told me that. She asked if someone could have put something in my food or drink. I ve been very depressed and am taking antidepressants, to depressed to be going out looking for street stuff. I just sit around the house and cry. I m 68 yrs old, a little old to start that kind of crap.
Thu, 24 Sep 2015
General & Family Physician, Dr. Dr. Ali's Response
Hydrocodone besides its medical uses is also used for recreational purpose in young population. If your doctor has perscribed it then i don't understand why is she saying that an illegal drug is detected in your urine. In short hydrocodone can be detected in urine even if used in topical patch form.
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Could Intake Of Hydrocodone Cause Detection Of Illegal Drug In Urine?
Hydrocodone besides its medical uses is also used for recreational purpose in young population. If your doctor has perscribed it then i don t understand why is she saying that an illegal drug is detected in your urine. In short hydrocodone can be detected in urine even if used in topical patch form.