A member asked:

I take levothyroxine for underactive thyroid. will this show up on a pre employment drug test for walmart?

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Dr. John Moranville answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depends: Not sure what they are testing for. There are drug screens that will identify the presence of any medication/drug, but most likely they are only testing for illegal and/or addictive drugs such as amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, and possibly benzodiazepines.

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Answered 11/25/2016

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Levothyroxine is bioidentical to your own thyroid hormone. No abnormality will be present as long as you are taking the proper dose.

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Answered 10/12/2018

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A member asked:

I take levothyroxine for underactive thyroid. will this show up on a pre employment drug test for walmart?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Moranville answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

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