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Hello dr.dhir i have a friend who is getting a new job and is worried because she takes the medication zoloft and we have readt that it can show up in a urinalysis as a benzodiazepines but she has her prescription for the zoloft so she can show the nurse

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Zoloft (sertraline) and related: medications are used by millions of people today. I don't agree that they are so widely used and prefer cognitive behavioral therapy but that's another matter. Your friend will likely have no problem because of how many folks are on Zoloft (sertraline). Peace and good health.

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Answered 9/28/2017

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A member asked:

Hello dr.dhir i have a friend who is getting a new job and is worried because she takes the medication zoloft and we have readt that it can show up in a urinalysis as a benzodiazepines but she has her prescription for the zoloft so she can show the nurse

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Dr Altman agreed

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