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Posted by Smeegle on September 8, 2003, at 12:53:51
I was prescribed Provigil two weeks ago and it has really been a Godsend and has helped a lot. Today I got called in for random drug testing for work. I know that if it shows up, all I have to do is prove that I have a legit prescription to be taking it, but was just wondering since it's not supposed to actually be a stimulent, does it show up on a drug test (non-fed test). Just wondering if I should be expecting a call questioning my results.
Anyone know?
Posted by galkeepinon on September 8, 2003, at 16:49:21
In reply to Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up?, posted by Smeegle on September 8, 2003, at 12:53:51
Hi, unfortunately, Provigil will show up on a drug test and be mistaken for an amphetamine. It actually is not an amphetamine, but it acts like one and shows up on these tests that way. Klonopin may show up, it showed up in my drug test I had for an employer last summer. It also depends on whether the employer tests for benzodiazepines and other sedative-hypnotics.
Your employer will obviously be more understanding if you just tell him/her only if they do ask. Or, you could tell them before you are tested~I didn't, felt no reason to, since you're prescribed it, I'd wait and see if they even ask. Then, like you said, 'all I have to do is prove that I have a legit prescription to be taking it'
Your work record, I'm sure will speak for itself, and a doctor's note might help too:-)
Good luck!> I was prescribed Provigil two weeks ago and it has really been a Godsend and has helped a lot. Today I got called in for random drug testing for work. I know that if it shows up, all I have to do is prove that I have a legit prescription to be taking it, but was just wondering since it's not supposed to actually be a stimulent, does it show up on a drug test (non-fed test). Just wondering if I should be expecting a call questioning my results.
>
> Anyone know?
Posted by stjames on September 8, 2003, at 17:49:20
In reply to Re: Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up? » Smeegle, posted by galkeepinon on September 8, 2003, at 16:49:21
Here in this state, the employer does not get to know what the test indicated, just if you are dirty or clean. It was up to the lab to decide if you were dirty or clean, so I provided my proof to the lab when they called me to say the tests indicated I was dirty.
Posted by Smeegle on September 8, 2003, at 19:32:40
In reply to Re: Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up, posted by stjames on September 8, 2003, at 17:49:20
It's my undertanding that is how it works here too. If the lab needs clarification, the contact me directly and I can just show them my rx (or note from dr) and as long as I have that they will give me a pass on my test. I was just curious as to whether it would show up. I guess I will be getting that phone call for clarification. All I know about the type of test was that it was a non-federal random employment. (I don't operate any type of equipment outside of an office)
Posted by Caleb462 on September 8, 2003, at 21:41:58
In reply to Re: Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up? » Smeegle, posted by galkeepinon on September 8, 2003, at 16:49:21
> Hi, unfortunately, Provigil will show up on a drug test and be mistaken for an amphetamine. It actually is not an amphetamine, but it acts like one and shows up on these tests that way.
Provigil does not act like an amphetamine, and even if it did - that doesn't mean it would show up. Provigil is not chemically related to amphetamine, thus there is no way it would show up as amphetamine.
Posted by galkeepinon on September 8, 2003, at 22:04:45
In reply to Re: Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up?, posted by Caleb462 on September 8, 2003, at 21:41:58
Thanks Caleb for correcting me! Provigil is chemically unrelated to amphetamine.
And Smeegle, just in case you're wondering........ As far as a detection period for a drug test: Substance Detection Time for each of the below is as follows:
Amphetamines 2-5 days
Barbituates (Short-Acting) 2 days
Barbituates (Long-Acting) 3-4 weeks
Benzodiazepines 7-10 days
Cannabinoids (THC, Marijuana) 14-60 days
Clenbuterol 4-6 days
Cocaine 1-4 days
Codeine 8-10 days
Euphorics (Ecstacy, Shrooms) 5-7 days
Ketamine (Special K) 9-14 days
LSD 7-10 days
Methadone 8-10 days
Nicotine (Cigarettes) 3-7 days
Opiates 8-10 days
Peptide hormones undetectable
Phencyclidine (PCP) 2-4 days
Phenobarbital 10-20 days
Propoxyphene 6 hours to 2 days
Steroids (anabolic oral) 14-28 days
Steroids (anabolic parenterally) 1-3 months
Also, some other factors to consider when testing for drug use:
Metabolism
Fluid intake
Tolerance
Frequency of intake of substance
Amount of substance
Potency of substance
Length of time you have been a user
Amount of body fat (for fat soluble substances
Thanks again Caleb.
Meegle, I apologize for that.
Posted by KimberlyDi on September 9, 2003, at 9:43:36
In reply to Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up?, posted by Smeegle on September 8, 2003, at 12:53:51
Didn't you have to tell them what prescriptions you were currently taking before the drug test?
> I was prescribed Provigil two weeks ago and it has really been a Godsend and has helped a lot. Today I got called in for random drug testing for work. I know that if it shows up, all I have to do is prove that I have a legit prescription to be taking it, but was just wondering since it's not supposed to actually be a stimulent, does it show up on a drug test (non-fed test). Just wondering if I should be expecting a call questioning my results.
>
> Anyone know?
Posted by KimberlyDi on September 9, 2003, at 9:44:59
In reply to Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up?, posted by Smeegle on September 8, 2003, at 12:53:51
Are you a Lord of the Rings fan?
Posted by Smeegle on September 9, 2003, at 11:37:34
In reply to Re: Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up? » Smeegle, posted by KimberlyDi on September 9, 2003, at 9:43:36
No. I asked because I wanted to head off any questions and they said that they would contact me if there were any questions concerning my test.
Posted by Smeegle on September 9, 2003, at 11:41:40
In reply to Re: Provigil - Employer Drug Test- Does it show up? » Smeegle, posted by KimberlyDi on September 9, 2003, at 9:44:59
In answer to the LOTR question...Not so much. Enjoyed the movies but didn't read the books. Got the name from dh who IS a big LOTR fan.
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