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It has been over11 days why am i still showing positive for benzo. i take lyrica, (pregabalin) gabapentin , hydrocone , and nexium?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Which benzo?: It depends on what you took along with the other medications you mention. Some benzodiazepines (like Klonopin (clonazepam) and valium, for instance) have very long half-lives.

Answered 6/26/2014

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