zoloft causing urine drug test to be positive for benzodiazipines

[opal mae]

Does anyone have any information or personal experience with getting a positive benzodiazipine result on a urine drug screen while taking zoloft.
Of course, assuming that you don't take benzodiazipines.
Thanks, opal

[aliciamsw]

no...zoloft is an ssri that does not contain chemicals similar to benzos. if you are getting tested, it is best to bring your medication bottles to the test with you however since zoloft is not a benzo, it may be discounted as a contributor to a positive benzo test.
if you are having someone else tested and the test is positive for benzos, you can usually call the laboratory and ask to speak to a pharmacist who can explain the test process better to you and why something would test positive.