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Does Vicodin Show Up In Hair Test?

I recently had shoulder surgery and was precribed percocet. After I ran out of those I took about 6 of my wifes Vicodin. I recently took a preemployment drug screen via hair test. Would the hair test show the difference? Also I bleached my hair and redyed my hair about 6 times before the test in hopes to avoid a positive result. will this help?
Thu, 2 Jul 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Though there are many possibilities and you have also dyed your hair 6 times since taking vicodin, I suggest that you take the honest route. Please add information when giving test sample including the need for medicines to be taken after a shoulder surgery.

I am sure your employer will be happy with your declaration and your test results will be re considered should they show presence of vicodin. Since you have taken the medicine for a considerable time therefore it will be good to be honest with the testing authority. Please do not worry.
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Does Vicodin Show Up In Hair Test?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Though there are many possibilities and you have also dyed your hair 6 times since taking vicodin, I suggest that you take the honest route. Please add information when giving test sample including the need for medicines to be taken after a shoulder surgery. I am sure your employer will be happy with your declaration and your test results will be re considered should they show presence of vicodin. Since you have taken the medicine for a considerable time therefore it will be good to be honest with the testing authority. Please do not worry.