Question about drug test

[dayanara]

Please i need your help and advice:-)

So, my Dr thinks I'm depressed and wants to put me on Effexor. From what I read about the medication, it can give a false positive for PCP on a drug test, and we have ours scheduled for next month. I really do not want to take an antidepressant, but also do not want to feel like this during school because I know it is going to e hard as it is. I'm tired and fatigued all the time, have panic attacks, i cry for no reason etc...

Am I going to have problems at school? Can they reject me because I'm depressed? Should I ask them before taking the medication?

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

i am sorry you are having a hard time. we cannot offer medical advice here at an as it is against the terms of service. you need to follow up with your pcp and your therapist/counsler. i think that would be beneficial for you. vivalasviejas, a guide and frequent writer here on an, has an article you may find helps and comforts you.

know that you are not alone. :hug:

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