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Do benzodiazepine medications specifically clonazepam cause false negative or positive reactions on a random dipstick urinalysis for blood red or white - please help?

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

No: No false postures or negatives

Answered 9/17/2020

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Possible that gf's 2mg clonazepam dosage for sleep could be having her feeling less anxious during day, or placebo? Already understands risks of benzodiazepines for sleep, so please avoid such warnings

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