Keep testing positive for meth and haven't done it

Posted by terrimindy @terrimindy, Mar 23 9:31pm

Was told metformin can have you test positive for meth

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Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 24 9:10am

@terrimindy, there are some medications which can give false-positive readings in drug tests. Metformin (Glucophage), may result in a positive test for amphetamine or methamphetamine, according to drugs.com.

Here’s a full list of the meds which can cause false-positive readings.
https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/medications-false-positive-methamphetamines-3566578/
That has to be incredibly frustrating for you! If this is for work, your urine samples can sent to a lab for a more advanced tests which would show the presence of Metformin. You also can go to your doctor who prescribed meds and get a letter to keep on file at work confirming that you are on Metformin for diabetes. I hope you get this all sorted out.
Is this for your job with routine drug testing?

sears | @sears | Mar 24 1:04pm

In reply to @loribmt "@terrimindy, there are some medications which can give false-positive readings in drug tests. Metformin (Glucophage), may..." + (show)

Very interesting!

terrimindy | @terrimindy | Mar 28 5:25pm

In reply to @loribmt "@terrimindy, there are some medications which can give false-positive readings in drug tests. Metformin (Glucophage), may..." + (show)

I am on probation and my UA's keep coming up positive. My Dr is adamant it's not my meds.

Lori, Volunteer Mentor | @loribmt | Mar 28 5:34pm

In reply to @terrimindy "I am on probation and my UA's keep coming up positive. My Dr is adamant it's..." + (show)

Oh my gosh, Terri, that’s so frustrating! There are many reputable websites on the internet that validate the possibility of Metformin creating false positives on drug tests. Is there any way for you to change physicians?

az53 | @az53 | Mar 29 8:53am

Some foods will inadvertently cause false positives. Avoid anything with poppyseeds like bagels, hot dog buns, some pastries and coffee cakes. Sometimes it’s the most innocent stuff that you’d never imagine would be the problem.

terrimindy | @terrimindy | Mar 29 4:16pm

In reply to @loribmt "Oh my gosh, Terri, that’s so frustrating! There are many reputable websites on the internet that..." + (show)

Yes I am thinking of finding a new Dr. It's getting very frustrating.

terrimindy | @terrimindy | Mar 29 4:17pm

In reply to @az53 "Some foods will inadvertently cause false positives. Avoid anything with poppyseeds like bagels, hot dog buns,..." + (show)

Right and people don't want to believe that, they would just rather put a label on you.

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