I will be going to an interview and if they ask me to take a drug test I dont want to have to tell them about the Prozac
2006-10-02 06:47:11 · 14 answers · asked by bigbstudio03 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
No.
Routine employment drug tests test for marijuana, cocaine, opiates, benzodiazapines, pcp, and tricyclic antidepressants. prozac is an SSRI. You should be good.
2006-10-02 06:49:10 · answer #1 · answered by trivial 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Prozac Drug Test
2016-11-09 22:37:33 · answer #2 · answered by siegel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anytime a urine or blood test is run only those screens that have been ordered are done. In other words if you are screening for a certain listing of drugs a drug not on that list won't show since it wasn't looked for. The same with blood work of any kind. If a hemoglobin is ordered they don't look at thyroid hormone and so forth. You are usually asked to fill out a form at drug screening to list any prescription medications you have taken in the last 30 days so this could be listed.
2006-10-02 06:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, drug tests generally only test for most commonly used illegal drugs. I'm darn near positive that Prozac won't show up on it.
Good luck with your interview!
2006-10-02 06:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they specifically test for antidepressants. Last time I took a drug test for a job I was in the same situation. I didn't disclose that I was taking Prozac and worried that they would mention it. It was never mentioned. They are looking for marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth.....the list goes on.
2006-10-02 06:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by PajamaMama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ONLY if they test specifically for it.
Prozac (I take it, also) is a SSRI. It does not have the chemical composition of the "typical" narcotics......marijuana, heroine, LSD, etc.
I will say one thing, tho.......NO COMPANY can refuse to hire you simply due to being on Prozac. That would fall under the American's with Disabilities Act (mental health issues are considered a disability), and it would be discrimination if that is what keeps them from hiring you. Personally, I would tell them.....there is NOTHING to be ashamed about.
2006-10-02 06:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by Critter Lady 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's a standard "pre-job offer" drug screening, then no worries. The test should be checking for illegal drugs only.
I know of no commercial drug tests being used by employers that allow them to screen for any and all drugs. That's an invasion of your privacy.
2006-10-02 06:50:58 · answer #7 · answered by brad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you don't have to disclose Prozac
2006-10-02 07:02:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! Depending upon the test, it is possible that some antidepressants will show as a false positive. Your best course of action is being upfront and honest about your prescription. Bring your prescription bottle with you, or have your prescribing doctor write a note.
2016-07-18 07:18:30 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it will. It will give a false positive. Happened to me today. For a pre employment screen. 10 panel test.
2017-01-18 20:52:33 · answer #10 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋