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I need to know what will cause a false positive on a hair drug test i don't use illegal drugs but im on a lot of mediciations ?

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Dr. Robert Marvit answered

Depends on the drugs: This will be connected to the drugs being looked for in the hair and what you are taking. Obviously narcotics will show up if taking over long periods of time.

Dr Callaghan and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/27/2016

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A member asked:

I need to know what will cause a false positive on a hair drug test i don't use illegal drugs but im on a lot of mediciations ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Marvit answered

Dr Callaghan and another doctor agreed

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