Published Sep 12, 2008
bethann21
11 Posts
I have a urine drug screen coming up and am worried. I read that NSAIDS can cause false positives for THC. I am prescribed up to 2400 mg ibuprofen and 15 mg meloxicam daily, PRN. Does anyone have any experience with this? I wonder if I should quit taking anything for a few days prior, but I have arthritis and it is hard to work without it... Thanks!
ohmeowzer RN, RN
2,306 Posts
i've never heard that NSAIDS can cause false positives.. and even if it did you have the perscriptions for it , so it really won't matter..
take care and keep us posted
iwanna
470 Posts
Yes, I have heard that it can in high doses. However, you have prescription for it, so it should not be a concern.:wink2:
BinkieRN, BSN, RN
486 Posts
High doses of NSAIDS can cause you to test positive for benzo's. I wouldn't worry about it. You have legal a prescription. They know what can/can't cause false positives.
I was convicted in 2005 with possession of schedule VI (marijuana) and paraphanalia, both misdemeanors. Since then I have completed nine months of treatment and have been clean fifteen months. I am not asking for legal advice; I have checked with BON and my crimes are not what they are looking for as far as denying licensure. I would like anyone with experience to let me know how it is looking for employment with a record. Thanks!
traumaRUs, MSN, APRN
88 Articles; 21,268 Posts
Sorry, but we can't provide that type of information. Good luck.