Does effexor give positive urine samples? And if so what drug does it come up positive for
Effexor - drug screening?
Question posted by spencerville on 28 Aug 2013
Last updated on 2 February 2019 by Curiousabout it
Added 28 Aug 2013:
False positive drug screning
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3 Answers
Curiousabout it
2 Feb 2019
Pcp
kathynugent
21 Dec 2017
Effexor XR can trigger a false positive for PCP and/or amphetamines on drug tests because of the way your body metabolizes it.
DzooBaby
28 Aug 2013
Effexor is not a controlled substance. Most drug screens test for only controlled drugs. Effexor (venlafaxine) is an antidepressant in a group of drugs called selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs). Some pain management docs will screen for antidepressants and it would come up positive for SSNRI. Most entities doing drug testing are only concerned with controlled drugs, however.
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effexor, drug dependence, drug test, urine, drug screen
Further information
- Effexor prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Effexor (detailed)
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