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Drug screen for job- will this be an issue?

makeup addict — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 02:54:29 GMT

Hi, Ive been selected for a new job that pays a ton of money and is less stressful than what i do now. Very excited. Drug screen is no big deal except i take a med thats been reclassified as a narcotic, Tramadol. I have fibro and I take one pill at night. It has the opposite effect on me than most people. No matter how fatigued i am, it wakes me up in six hours. i plan on telling the people who do the drug screen, but do you think this could prevent me getting the job? Will it show up in the drug screen? FDA reclassified it Aug 2014. Theyve made the job offer, subject to drug screen and background check. Thoughts?

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raven-blackbird — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 02:56:14 GMT

not if you disclose it upfront.......and take your Rx bottle with you so they can see it is indeed prescribed to you and by whom......................................raven

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Angry Bird — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 02:58:06 GMT

I would take your prescription bottle and disclose you take it.....it would resolve any questions.

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occasionalrain — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:00:59 GMT

It may disqualify you. It's no secret that doctors can be found who will prescribe drugs to anyone who wants them.

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betteb — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:01:56 GMT

It's been my experience that, as long as you have a valid prescription, it should be fine.

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makeup addict — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:08:49 GMT

Thank you! I will take the bottle. The script says take two a day, I take one as needed. Normally i wouldnt be worried. I dont drink and the meds I take for fibro are not addicting. Im allergic to codeine; makes me hyper and gives me insomia. Advil makes me sleepy.

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makeup addict — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:12:54 GMT

On 3/11/2015 occasional rain said:
It may disqualify you. It's no secret that doctors can be found who will prescribe drugs to anyone who wants them.

True, but if they do a r/x check, they woukd see that its only been filled twice in the last two years. With the crazy weather changes, it makes me ache more. 80 degrees today, 48 tomorrow. I wish Mother Nature woukd make up her mind.

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raven-blackbird — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:19:42 GMT

On 3/11/2015 makeup addict said:
On 3/11/2015 occasional rain said:
It may disqualify you. It's no secret that doctors can be found who will prescribe drugs to anyone who wants them.

True, but if they do a r/x check, they woukd see that its only been filled twice in the last two years. With the crazy weather changes, it makes me ache more. 80 degrees today, 48 tomorrow. I wish Mother Nature woukd make up her mind.

I don't think they will do an r/x check.........the fact you are upfront that you take a certain medication for a particular disease.......and have a valid rx for it........everything up front and legal.........shouldn't have a problem in the world.......................raven

because IF you do have a problem......they have opened themselves up to a discrimination suit

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missy1 — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:20:31 GMT

Then her future company will know her medical history.

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evelomaddict — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:22:17 GMT

nope, as long as you have a prescription for it, you'll be fine. best of luck on getting your new job.

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cater — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:27:42 GMT

Good luck to you and I hope you get the position you want. I would be honest show them the bottle with the instructions on it .

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Moonchilde — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:28:47 GMT

Should not be an issue if you list it as one of your meds and take your prescription bottle with you. They may even xerox it.

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Crisso — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:29:37 GMT

You will have to also disclose that you are a ""makeup addict""!!!

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RedTop — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:32:09 GMT

Taking this medication should not have any impact on being hired for the job. The drug will show up in your system. My experience has been that you will be given a chance to disclose, and that is when you show proof of a valid prescription.

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jessa — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:32:46 GMT

I think you got good advice here........Good Luck to you!

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makeup addict — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:32:54 GMT

Thank you!! Thanks Cater! It really is a great position. . I will post an update as soon as its final. Very excited.

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raven-blackbird — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:33:07 GMT

On 3/11/2015 Crisso said:
You will have to also disclose that you are a "makeup addict"!!!

well heck, IF she does that she'll lose the job for sure...........all that lost productivity because you're hid out putting on a second layer of mascara..........................raven

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FUTURE — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:34:46 GMT

It should be fine, just be up front, as others have stated. Good luck, MU addict!!!

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sunshine45 — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:35:01 GMT

Positive drug testing for tramadol

If you have a prescription for Tramadol, it shouldn’t be a problem if it shows up on a drug test. If you test positive to Tramadol and you have a prescription for the drug, it should be easy enough to explain to employers, doctors, and anyone else who might request a drug test. However, in several states Tramadol is considered a controlled substance, so if you’re using it without a prescription, you may get into some legal trouble.

If you test positive and you’re using Tramadol illegally, there will likely be repercussions. The exact legal status of Tramadol depends on where you live, so if you’re concerned about it showing up on a drug test, find out what your local laws are.

http://prescription-drug.addictionblog.org/does-tramadol-show-up-on-drug-tests/

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Snowpuppy — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 03:37:34 GMT

On 3/11/2015 betteb said:
It's been my experience that, as long as you have a valid prescription, it should be fine.

I am subject to drug screening and they will ask you to list what you're taking before you tinkle. Both OTC and prescribed meds.

As long as you have a valid prescription (and they will check with your pharmacy) you should be fine. We are not required to bring the bottle with us.