does naltrexone cause a positive opiate or benzo result on a UA test?
Why does naltrexone post a positive opiate result on a UA test?
Question posted by chet1 on 4 Nov 2010
Last updated on 5 November 2010 by Marvell
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Marvell
5 Nov 2010
Because naltrexone is actually a special narcotic drug that blocks the effects of other narcotic medicines and alcohol. That's why it comes up in a urinary analysis as an opiate.
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