xanax use

Nurses General Nursing

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I do not do drugs, I however just started taking xanax prn, which is like 3-5 pills a week.

I am having some serious anxiety.

I want to get a contingent job but wondering if that will show up in a drug test and I will fail.

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Specializes in ER, Special Care Nursery, CCU.

yes it will show up in a drug test and you will fail - it shows up as a benzodiazapine. You need to inform your potential employer of these kinds of drugs prior to taking the position.

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If you have a script for it, you should be good. You should have the opportunity to list any current scripts whenever you take a drug test. Just be sure to take the current script bottle with you to the drug screen.

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Specializes in Rehab, Infection, LTC.

if you have a prescription then stop worrying. you will be just fine!

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Specializes in Neuro ICU and Med Surg.

It would only be a problem if you didn't have a script. Just let the person giving you the test know ahead of time and declare everything you are taking.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

Agreed...no problem if you are using it as prescribed and if you have proof it was prescribed (the bottle, not out-of-date).

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