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Can lamictal give a false positive for pcp on a rapid urine screen?

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Yes: There are reported cases of patients on Lamictal who received a false positive for pcp on a rapid urine screen, when more detailed testing showed them to not have pcp in their systems.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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I have been diagnosed with OCPD, GAD and have had life long premature ejaculation. I always have a very negative reaction to SSRIs and have recently been prescribed Lamictal by my PCP and Buspirone by a psychiatrist. Looking for a second opinion.

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