Are you kidding? benedryl???

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I am in the IPN program for fla. IPN says no benedryl. benedryl helps me on those nights I can't sleep. I never abuse it. I might take 5 in month. does it show up in the drug screens? I can't wait for these 5 yrs to pass..... so sick of this mess if got myself in.:crying2:

Specializes in LTC, Management, MDS Nurse, Rehab.

My contract says I have to notify them with in two days of taking it. I took it once not realizing it was on the list and didn't fail a drug test the next day. I haven't taken it since.

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.

I understand why. I heard stories about prisoners who would go to the infirmary and get Benadryl. They would save it up and take a bunch all at once for the high they get from it.

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Specializes in Main O.R. and CVOR.

apparently Benadryl can give a false positive for methadone....

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apparently Benadryl can give a false positive for methadone....

I have NEVER had that happen on any of my UDS's or Hair Test's. I take Benadryl daily and have for many years.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.
apparently Benadryl can give a false positive for methadone....

Never heard of that one. False positive for benzos, yes.

However, the chances of drug false positives happening are often rather slim...so slim that most programs don't buy the false-positive-excuse (innocent or not).

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