Please help me with this problem. I am an RN and occasionally we get random drug testing. This is no problem for me as I do not do drugs. I informed them that I recently had dental surgery so provided them the 2 new scripts the DDS gave me. In addition, they have a copy of my prescription on file for cross reference. My DDS gave me Valium for before the procedure and Vicodin for after. I was informed that the urnine test was positive for Oxazepam, Temazepam, and Hydrocodone. This all makes sense except for the TEMAZEPAM??? I know that this is also a benzodiazapine but thought it was specifically Restoril which I DID NOT TAKE. Can the Valium break down into BOTH metabolites of Oxazepam and Temazepam? Can anything explain this?? I really need to understand this as I swear I don't and would never take anything not prescribed for me. Could the lidocaine or Nitrious used in the DDS office cause this? Please help!
2007-06-01 01:56:52 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
a lab has the option to get a more in depth lab test if you are positive to any substance, I just dont know why u would be the exception. some legal chemicals introduced into your body may turn into illegal ones and get u in trouble.
2007-06-02 10:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. However, many tests can produce false positives, especially within close proximity to administered or prescribed medications and that should be clear grounds for a re-test at a suitable interval.
2007-06-01 09:29:44 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Valium has a long half life, it'll probably take ten days to get rid of it.
2007-06-01 09:02:24 · answer #3 · answered by jimmymae2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋