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Drug Test Showed Positive For Meth But Not Taken Meth. Taking Mirtazapine, Guanfacine, Warfarin

im trying to find out what is causing me to come back positive on a drug test for meth but i have not done any meth.. i take mirtazapine 30mg , Guanfacine 2mg, Warfarin 5 to 7 mg, Zolpidem 10mg, Kolonipin As Well And I Have Also Taking Over The Counter Meds... Claritin, Vicks, Advil, Ibrofin, Can Any Of These Have To Do With The Test Results?
Mon, 4 Mar 2013
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Hello,
The fact is, there are a number of different over-the-counter medications, foods, vitamin supplements, and even prescription medicines that can cause a false positive results.

Among over-the-counter medicines, many of the night-time cold medications people use to minimize cold and flu symptoms for the evening can cause false positives. This is particularly true of the liquid cold relievers, as many of them contain various members of the ephedrine family. Some weight loss products also can cause false positives, as can some nasal sprays and asthma medications.

Certain foods,VIT C and VIT B complex,certain anti biotics like ciprofloxacillin and amoxycillin can sometimes result in a false positive on a drug test.

In your case,I feel Vicks inhaler seems to be the culprit.
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Drug Test Showed Positive For Meth But Not Taken Meth. Taking Mirtazapine, Guanfacine, Warfarin

Hello, The fact is, there are a number of different over-the-counter medications, foods, vitamin supplements, and even prescription medicines that can cause a false positive results. Among over-the-counter medicines, many of the night-time cold medications people use to minimize cold and flu symptoms for the evening can cause false positives. This is particularly true of the liquid cold relievers, as many of them contain various members of the ephedrine family. Some weight loss products also can cause false positives, as can some nasal sprays and asthma medications. Certain foods,VIT C and VIT B complex,certain anti biotics like ciprofloxacillin and amoxycillin can sometimes result in a false positive on a drug test. In your case,I feel Vicks inhaler seems to be the culprit. Thanks