Question 1

i was given methadone almost 2 weeks ago and it was basically a one time thing and i just took a drug test at my pain management will it show up?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Probably not. Methadone is a long acting opioid with a urine half-life of up to 2-3 days. Metabolties may last longer. Since it was only a one time dose, it is likely to have cleared by now. To be safe, tell your pain management physician about it.

Question 2

will  methadone or methadose show up on a standard urine drug test?

Accepted Answer

Most likely.: It is very likely than any use of Methadone will be reflected by a positive opioid test on any drug screen.  Depending on the sophistication of the test, it may be also be identifiable specifically as methadone.

Question 3

if i don't smoke marijuana and i just took to hit off of a joint will it show up in the urine drug test at the methadone clinic 2 days later?

Accepted Answer

It might: This mostly depends on the amount of THC that you inhaled and on what sensitivity they set the limits of their testing. It is certainly possible that it will be detected. Good luck.

Question 4

if i took 10 mg methadone one time on may 21 and had a 10 panel drug test taken may 29 will it come positive and when will it be out my system?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the: panel.  There are many "10-drug" panels and they are not standardized. Some look for Methadone and some do not.  A single dose of 10 mg is not likely to be present 7 days later.  I am MORE concerned with your taking a drug not prescribed for you, particularly methadone. The safe starting dose in an opioid-naive patient is 2.5-5 mg. If this were not prescribed for you, don't do it again! Not safe!!

Question 5

i took 15mg methadone a week ago, will it be out of my system for a drug test only a week of my last dose? please help. if not, how can i get it out?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If this was a one time use, it should be clear in a week, but if it was long-term it's less certain. Half-life range top is 48hrs, so you're probably good - but don't use it w/o Rx and that should satisfy a drug tester. It's good you care and use that motivation to stay clean! Best wishes.

Question 6

im on the methadone program but i took 2 5mg percocets on tue morning and had a drug test on thur afternoon, will i test positive for the percocets? b

Accepted Answer

Yes it will: Yes it will be positive for percocet.

Question 7

i take methadone on a daily basis an had a drug test that came up positive for opiate an negative for methadone can this be true???

Accepted Answer

Yes: lab errors happen.if u have take home bottles, get retested so your take home bottles aren't taken away. Currently it appears that you are not taking methadone. Lab errors do happen,though.

Question 8

how did i fail my drug test for methadone n benzos even when i haven't taken them?

Accepted Answer

Long half life: Certain benzo such as Klonopin (clonazepam) and valium have longer half life and stay in your body longer which is why they are detected a few days later, Methadone has the same property.

Question 9

i took a oral swab drug test for a job. they said i was positive for heroin when i haven't used heroin since 2001. i am on methadone maintenance. ?

Accepted Answer

Unreliable : Oral swabs are prone to error. Ask to be tested by a serious lab workup.

Question 10

im a methadone clinic patient is my drug test positive or have i failed even tho i have a prescription, iv not had anything else for 2 1/2years thanks?

Accepted Answer

Methadone: Methadone will certainly make your drug screen positive. It is important that anyone that randomly tests you ( an employer) knows that you are on methadone.

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I was given methadone almost 2 weeks ago and it was basically a one time thing and i just took a drug test at my pain management will it show up?

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Will methadone or methadose show up on a standard urine drug test?

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If i don't smoke marijuana and i just took to hit off of a joint will it show up in the urine drug test at the methadone clinic 2 days later?

A member asked:

If i took 10 mg methadone one time on may 21 and had a 10 panel drug test taken may 29 will it come positive and when will it be out my system?

A member asked:

I took 15mg methadone a week ago, will it be out of my system for a drug test only a week of my last dose? please help. if not, how can i get it out?

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Im on the methadone program but i took 2 5mg percocets on tue morning and had a drug test on thur afternoon, will i test positive for the percocets? b

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I take methadone on a daily basis an had a drug test that came up positive for opiate an negative for methadone can this be true???

A member asked:

How did i fail my drug test for methadone n benzos even when i haven't taken them?

A member asked:

I took a oral swab drug test for a job. they said i was positive for heroin when i haven't used heroin since 2001. i am on methadone maintenance. ?

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Im a methadone clinic patient is my drug test positive or have i failed even tho i have a prescription, iv not had anything else for 2 1/2years thanks?

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