I just applied for a new job and they want a drug test...???

Question

Okay, so I just applied for a new job. As usual they want a drug test.....so I gave a urine specimen.

Then I remembered that the night before, my mom had given me a vicodin for back pain, i've been having. It helped a little and allowed me to sleep okay.

I've never really taken Vicodin before.........But I was wondering....How long will it show up in my system??? I only took One about 9pm on Monday and tested today, Tuesday at 12 noon.

Will it come out positive ????

Answer 1

You might get lucky and pass the test, but some of the drug may still be in your system. The half-life of hydrocodone (vicodin) is 3.8 hours, so depending on the sensitivity of the drug test, you just may be in the clear.

Answer 2

Please don't take any medication given to you other than by a doctor, it is very unsafe and a whole bunch of people die every year because of self-medication. I think it could come out positive but don't worry about it, just be honest and tell them you had back pain and took painkillers. I don't think Vicodin is too much of a big deal whereas heroin and cocaine would be. Good luck and hope you get the job!

Answer 3

OK, tell them EXACTLY this. Tell them either your dr, or you went to the ER for back pain and they gave you a prescription for it and the legally can't do anything about it. And yes, it will come up positive on a drug test as opiates. But as long as you tell them you have a Rx for the vicodin, they can't do anything, hope this helps!

Answer 4

It should show up. Then you just explain what you told us.

BTW - I don't recommend your mother handing out Vicodin so casually.