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Can Phentermine Cause A False Positive For D-Amphetamine In A Drug Test?

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Posted on Sat, 26 Aug 2017
Question: hello,
Can phentermine 37.5mg cause a false positive drug test for D-Amphetamine?
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes, a false positive result can occur

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic

Yes, it can.

Phentermine is similar to amphetamines so it can cause a false positive result to occur.
Your would need to inform the person conducting the test that you are using phentermine so that this can be documented

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Can Phentermine Cause A False Positive For D-Amphetamine In A Drug Test?

Brief Answer: yes, a false positive result can occur Detailed Answer: Hi, thanks for using healthcare magic Yes, it can. Phentermine is similar to amphetamines so it can cause a false positive result to occur. Your would need to inform the person conducting the test that you are using phentermine so that this can be documented I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions