I got into a major car accident and am dealing with intense pain. I have been prescribed vicodin (as needed?

Question

for pain), and will be taking a drug screening. Lately I have been taking a lot due to my injuries and whiplash. If you have proof with your prescription bottle, does the amount found in the test matter?

Answer 1

you would need to get a doctors letter,you cant get round it like that

Answer 2

If you're taking it as needed, and as prescribed originally, then there's no problem. Generally, medicines with high addiction rates, like Vicodin, are prescribed with dosage instructions then usually the words as needed are written behind it.
They are meant for those who don't need to or can't take the pills at certian times. The dosage instructions (i.e. every 4-6 hours) are a set of instructions that tell you the minimum amount of time between doses. If you don't need it as often, don't take it.
As long as you're within the doc's orders, you're alright.

Answer 3

that sounds perfectly reasonable to me. If you got into an accednet and have proof of both the accedent and the perscription i think it is fine. Plus i don't think they will know exactly how much your tacking they judst have a general idea. Not to mention if your not abusing it in the first place you have nothing to worrie about.

Answer 4

I would hate to see you get into any kind of trouble. But, it has been my experience, no. No, it didn't matter how much was in my system. Just go pee in the cup and then only if they ask tell then about any meds you are taking.

Answer 5

if you are having a drug screening i would bring the bottle just in case but i don't think that they will test for that kind of drug prolly just illegal drugs but bring the bottle just in case and i don't think that they can test to see how much is in your system but it all depends on what you are getting tested for (job, probation,ect.)

Answer 6

I suppose it could, so don't double up on the Vicodin