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Is there any possible way that adderall would throw a positive for amphetamine and methamphetamines?? i take 30 mg xr in the morning and 20 ir in the

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Dr. Robert Wilson answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: Adderal should test positive on urine screen for amphetamines and confirm positive. It may test false positive for meth on screen , but not confirm on further testing.

Answered 3/4/2018

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