HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Will gabapentin show up in a drug screen for benzo?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

No!: Neurontin, or gabapentine, is not a benzodiazepine and has no addictive potential. Therefore, the drug tests are not designed to detect it.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 7/6/2015

4.9k views

Thank
Dr. Michael Miller answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

No: Gabapentin will not cause a drug screen to be positive for benzodiazepines.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/25/2015

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

It seems that in drug screens (lab tests) I randomly test positive for gabapentin which I haven't taken in about 2 or 3 years. My significant other is prescribed them- no contact with me however. Is there any explanation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have been testing positive for gabapentin randomly (few days a month?) On drug/lab screens. Also the levels are up & down. My significant other is prescribed them. I only take suboxone. Klonopon. Zoloft, melatonin, tyl/ibup. Any ideas of why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Is gabapentin affective alternative benzos as anxyolitic? Have used effexor (venlafaxine) for 6 months now 150mg but no help can neurontin be added ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How long does gabapentin stay in your system especially concerning a urine screen?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi I'm in a halfway house and I popped dirty for gabapentin in a urine screen. I didn't take it. What could cause this. I'm going to be homeless?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Does gabapentin will show on a drug screen after 30 minutes of taking it?
Will klonopin (clonazepam) and gabapentin show same on drug screen?
I go to a suboxone clinic and was wondering if neurontin (gabapentin) shows up in their drug screen?
I am currently in a drug court program and subject to random drug screens, would it be safe for me to take gabapentin?
What test is used to test soley for neurontin (gabapentin)? I recently took a ten panel urine drug screen, can they pull out of that 10 panel screen? Please help

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.