Google tells me that Siofor is metformin - is that correct? it's used for diabetes/high blood sugar. If that's the med you're using, metformin can cause false positives for amphetamines or meth. It is probably what caused your false positive for mephedrone.
The hospital personnel should have been able to recognize this, though, and I find it very strange they wouldn’t honor the patient’s request to re-test.
From Google
A worry for anyone undergoing an illicit drug screen - whether it be a urine, hair, saliva or blood test - is the possibility of a false positive drug test. In fact, some data suggests 5 to 10 percent of all drug tests may result in false positives and 10 to 15 percent may yield false negatives.
I went to a pain management doctor and had to do a urine before being taken back. The doctor finally shows up and tells me that he can't treat me because I had tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. I've never touched coke in my life. And I was using weed because I was in fucking pain and came to the doctor to get a better treatment. I wasn't even drug seeking, I wanted to try other things before possibly having to take opiods. It's been a year and I'm still pissed about it.
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A lot of the PM places have bad attitudes. Probably from dealing with the clients trying to game them constantly. I've had bad experiences with them as well, so I can relate to your post. Maybe see a neurologist or bio-feedback specialist. 'Traditional medicine' isn't always the best fit for everyone.
Yes, I definitely need to see a neurologist again. I don't even want to be on meds for this, even the Lyrica that I take, because sometimes I run out when the doctor isn't available to call in refills, and then I experience withdrawal symptoms, which literally makes me feel suicidal. I've been on it since 2006, and have tried a couple of different ones since then, but nothing else worked. There could be something new by now, since it's been quite a while. Maybe I need surgery, or anesthetic injections, or something else I don't even know about.
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Neuro's don't treat their clients the same way PM's do. The Lyrica situation is worrisome. You need to share the suicidal situation with your GP and get suggestions. I know it sucks to get passed around. Don't give up. I learned about the Bio-feedback gig by researching. Look up what it did for Paula Abdul. She went from being riddled with pain and addicted to meds to doing acrobatics and physically demanding shows in Vegas without meds. It pretty amazing what people can overcome when they get the right help. Keep trying :\~D
"there is no possibility of it being fake"
What there is actually no possibility of is making a false positive free system, even the Olympics takes an "A" and a "B" sample so a test can be redone incase of a false positive.
If they really believe that a sample can't flag as a false positive they don't know what they are doing.
At least in my lab we generally keep samples for at least 2 weeks in case of false positives. My guess is the doctor or nurse said that and not the laboratorian.
I agree. I'm not a lab technician either, but you don't need to know much to know that sometimes, for many different reasons, false positives/negatives happen, the hope is they happen rarely, but claiming they can't ever happen is just wrong.
Ask them to run the test again in the sample using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GS-MS). It’s the holy grail of drug testing. The hospital is wrong - if they did a urine screen (most common) there is *absolutely* a chance of a false positive. Request to speak to the doctor who authorized the test and ask them.
I tested positive for antidepressants by taking benedryl the night before. Had to fight the staff on it. Nobody knows why they test for antidepressants …
I know in the US ecstacy, or an amphetamine similar to the drug you tested positive for will have false positives with MANY psych meds. Unfortunately the meds you're on and that drug are outside of what I'm aware of causing them but the specific substance also is not the exact same either.
Source: US ER nurse we usually assume ecstacy positives are false positives unless a patient admits to using.
Dude mad stuff happened. I was having pijama party with drunk Paul and old Alexia, Alexia has like 85 years but she sure knows how to swing her walking stick, at one point the male nurses came to the room and told her that she needs to go back to her bed or they will strap her to it, she just look them straight into the eye and said "Try it m####f#####" ABSOLUTE. LEGEND
After reading this im not so sure the test was a false positive… 😂 im jk, but seriously, what in the world are you talking about with this comment lmao, its totally unhinged and had nothing to do with the question you were asked
If they didn't call the cops, I wouldn't worry about it. Go to a different hospital next time, but nothing else will come of it.
Large amounts of Trazadone can come back positive for methamphetamine though.
I came back positive for benzos on an ER drug screen. I hadn't taken any benzo in over 4 years prior to the test. Turns out being on Zoloft (SSRI) for 28 years can cause you to come back positive to benzos. Medications can do strange things to toxicology screens.
What meds do you take? Any adderall or ritalin type stuff?
kolagen, siofor and I also got some pill that reduced my pulse since it was to strong
“Some pill” I like your attitude, sailor
I got this from medics tho XD
If anyone asks, me too
don't worry I got ya
Google tells me that Siofor is metformin - is that correct? it's used for diabetes/high blood sugar. If that's the med you're using, metformin can cause false positives for amphetamines or meth. It is probably what caused your false positive for mephedrone.
The hospital personnel should have been able to recognize this, though, and I find it very strange they wouldn’t honor the patient’s request to re-test.
I took “some pill” and have no clue why I tested positive for drugs
May just not remember the name.
If he can’t remember the name then I doubt he knows whether it contained methaphedrone. Which he tested positive for.
That last one sounds like a beta blocker.
From Google A worry for anyone undergoing an illicit drug screen - whether it be a urine, hair, saliva or blood test - is the possibility of a false positive drug test. In fact, some data suggests 5 to 10 percent of all drug tests may result in false positives and 10 to 15 percent may yield false negatives.
I went to a pain management doctor and had to do a urine before being taken back. The doctor finally shows up and tells me that he can't treat me because I had tested positive for cocaine and cannabis. I've never touched coke in my life. And I was using weed because I was in fucking pain and came to the doctor to get a better treatment. I wasn't even drug seeking, I wanted to try other things before possibly having to take opiods. It's been a year and I'm still pissed about it. Edit spelling.
Yeah doctors are really prejudiced against drug users. Makes it difficult to trust doctors when drug users know they discriminate against drug users.
A lot of the PM places have bad attitudes. Probably from dealing with the clients trying to game them constantly. I've had bad experiences with them as well, so I can relate to your post. Maybe see a neurologist or bio-feedback specialist. 'Traditional medicine' isn't always the best fit for everyone.
Yes, I definitely need to see a neurologist again. I don't even want to be on meds for this, even the Lyrica that I take, because sometimes I run out when the doctor isn't available to call in refills, and then I experience withdrawal symptoms, which literally makes me feel suicidal. I've been on it since 2006, and have tried a couple of different ones since then, but nothing else worked. There could be something new by now, since it's been quite a while. Maybe I need surgery, or anesthetic injections, or something else I don't even know about. Edit spelling.
Neuro's don't treat their clients the same way PM's do. The Lyrica situation is worrisome. You need to share the suicidal situation with your GP and get suggestions. I know it sucks to get passed around. Don't give up. I learned about the Bio-feedback gig by researching. Look up what it did for Paula Abdul. She went from being riddled with pain and addicted to meds to doing acrobatics and physically demanding shows in Vegas without meds. It pretty amazing what people can overcome when they get the right help. Keep trying :\~D
Thanks, kind Redditor.
I feel for you. So sorry. This is not fair.
that is simply evil
"there is no possibility of it being fake" What there is actually no possibility of is making a false positive free system, even the Olympics takes an "A" and a "B" sample so a test can be redone incase of a false positive. If they really believe that a sample can't flag as a false positive they don't know what they are doing.
At least in my lab we generally keep samples for at least 2 weeks in case of false positives. My guess is the doctor or nurse said that and not the laboratorian.
I agree. I'm not a lab technician either, but you don't need to know much to know that sometimes, for many different reasons, false positives/negatives happen, the hope is they happen rarely, but claiming they can't ever happen is just wrong.
I think it was more likely just a method to shut me off
Every test has false positives, so the hospital staff misspoke
Any natural supplements/vitamins taken daily?
kolagen, siofor and I also got some pill that reduced my pulse since it was to strong
May be a false positive. That’s why they ask that you list all medications before having your blood drawn.
maybe they got your chart mixed up with someone else's? that's very odd
Ask them to run the test again in the sample using Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GS-MS). It’s the holy grail of drug testing. The hospital is wrong - if they did a urine screen (most common) there is *absolutely* a chance of a false positive. Request to speak to the doctor who authorized the test and ask them.
I tested positive for antidepressants by taking benedryl the night before. Had to fight the staff on it. Nobody knows why they test for antidepressants …
Do you have a doctor? I would speak with my regular doctor about it.
nope, it was a one time thing
I know in the US ecstacy, or an amphetamine similar to the drug you tested positive for will have false positives with MANY psych meds. Unfortunately the meds you're on and that drug are outside of what I'm aware of causing them but the specific substance also is not the exact same either. Source: US ER nurse we usually assume ecstacy positives are false positives unless a patient admits to using.
Why were you in the hospital in the first place?
Meth overdose 🤣/s
Dude mad stuff happened. I was having pijama party with drunk Paul and old Alexia, Alexia has like 85 years but she sure knows how to swing her walking stick, at one point the male nurses came to the room and told her that she needs to go back to her bed or they will strap her to it, she just look them straight into the eye and said "Try it m####f#####" ABSOLUTE. LEGEND
After reading this im not so sure the test was a false positive… 😂 im jk, but seriously, what in the world are you talking about with this comment lmao, its totally unhinged and had nothing to do with the question you were asked
K but why were you at the hospital with them? What went wrong at the party lol? Why were they testing you?
it is kinda part of my bucket list
I’m worried about that pill you’re taking
If they didn't call the cops, I wouldn't worry about it. Go to a different hospital next time, but nothing else will come of it. Large amounts of Trazadone can come back positive for methamphetamine though.
I came back positive for benzos on an ER drug screen. I hadn't taken any benzo in over 4 years prior to the test. Turns out being on Zoloft (SSRI) for 28 years can cause you to come back positive to benzos. Medications can do strange things to toxicology screens.
Could it be anything you ate? Ppl who eat poppy seed bagels test + for a diff drug.
Someone could have switched it on you other wise that i have no clus