Pain

[jalamitra]

Hi,

    I have been taking dolased as a pain med for a severe ankle injury for the past 4 yrs, taking 2-4 a day. I stopped taking them on Mon as I have a pre-employment medical to go to on Fri & wondered how long it can take to be released from my system? Did a home D& A test kit last night & it tested + for opiates. Really concerned as I need this job for my family so much.. I feel good & lead a healthy lifestyle, I have heard it can take longer than 7 days if you have not been a light user. Your help, thoughts or any answers will be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,

Janine

[Tuckamore]

To my knowledge skmedline is correct. The lab will contact you if opiates are discovered in your urine drug test. You'll be given an opportunity to provide documented information from your prescribing physician that explains the positive results. At least that is how it works in my state.

Unless you are applying for a position that deems opiate prescriptions to be dangerous, such as driving, you should not have to be concerned over prescription opiates.

Good Luck to you.
~Tuck

[skmedlin27703]

As far as I know and with the pre-employment screenings I have experienced as long as the doctor prescribed the meds, when you go and take the test a medical review officer will confirm your rx and report your drug test as negative to your employer.  You don't have to stop taking your meds before taking the test...