How does Adderall show in a drug test?

8 Nov 2007

It won't matter because it's prescribed to you.Take the prescription with you when you do the test and show them.Everything should be fine.Actually take all of the meds you take with you.Good luck on the job... Dave

9 Nov 2007

Just to add to what the above poster mentioned- If there are any concerns about the drug test, the hiring company can always choose to have the sample run through a GC/MS testing facility in order to nail down which "amphetamine" is being taken.

21 Nov 2007

Just have proof that you are taking prescribed Adderall (script bottle and/or even a letter from your doctor) and all should be fine:)..
I ran into this problem when I had to take a drug test to be a staff nurse at a hospital, which i work at now. I told them up front about taking Adderall and supplied them with my doctor's name and phone number as well as my prescription bottle. They didn't say anything. Just to thank me for supplying the information.

1 Dec 2007

You should have nothing to worry about. I did have to bring my prescription bottle(s) to the lab required by my perspective employer. I filled out typical forms, which included me recording all prescribed medications & the name, address, tel#, etc. of the prescribiing physician. I had a good conversation with two of the technicians at the lab. They explained how the entire process works... with regard to employer required lab testing. None of your medical information is released to the employer... it would be against a federal law (HIPPA) They can only "flag" a report as questionable (provided there was no credible physician info,) and give no details... at all.

27 Dec 2007

Dont know if this reply comes in time to be useful, but yes, it will show up in drug tests. You should be able to tell the testing place about the meds you are taking, but I had the same problem taking a drug test to be a pharmacy tech, and had to show my boss my prescription for it. As long as you have a valid rx you should be fine