How can buprenorphine show up on my drug test?

great info:-)

Thanks Maso. I spend a lot of time actually researching before I post. Some of my answers may have been wrong, but I always say "only my opinion or I think this is correct." And thank you again for the post on K22. It meant a lot.
chris

Thanks again for the great info. I've been trying to research this online and I've found that the most common of these drugs is suboxone and this doesn't make any sense to me. If it is used to block opiates why in the world would someone take both this and lorcet? It seems counter-productive.

It does seem that way. Suboxone's main purpose is to block the withdrawal symptoms in people wanting to get off opiates. It's not usually prescribed as a long term pain control med like methadone or morphine. From what I understand (and I am not positive about this) if you have opiates in your system and take subs, you may have precipitated withdrawals... that are much worse than regular wd's. But if you already are on subs, you can take other opiates and though the naloxone blocks them, they may still get through if the dose is high enough. But I really don't like just repeating what I hear without checking it out myself. But by doing that you then risk od'ing. So it is very confusing! I'm still researching lots of information I've heard. So unless I can verify something through a reliable source, please take this info with a grain of salt. There are many members who are much more knowledgeable about suboxone. Take care and keep me posted.
chris

You are absolutely correct!

Thanks for the info. It was my doctor that tested me. They called me today and said they couldn't treat me anymore because of this. They give urine tests every 6 mo. I guess it is to make sure you're not on drugs or abusing meds. I'm going to call back and see if they can test me again since I've never failed before. Maybe a blood test will be more accurate. I really like my Dr and don't want to have to change. This is very embarrassing and I'd like to clear my name too.

Well my friend, I wish nothing but the best.

Take care and have a nice weekend!

This seems to be happening with many patients these days. They are cracking down hard on docs who prescribe any controlled substances. They recently passed a law in one county in Fla stating that if you pay cash for pain clinic visits and meds, you are only allowed 3 days worth of meds! Ridiculous! Also unconstitutional. Many people pay cash for meds. Including diabetics. They are targeting a certain patient and that is discriminatory profiling. In any event, you could go on your own and have a hair follicle test done. It will show a history of the meds you have been on for the past 3 months or so. It is more reliable then the standard urine screen. Also ask for a copy of all your records and especially a copy of the lab report. Since your doc is excusing you as a patient, you are not obligated to pay for the copies of your medical records. Do not have them forwarded to another doc. Simply tell them you need copies for your personal file as you have yet to find a new doc. But get your records asap!

I was currently going to pain mangement. I was tested every month when I went for a follow up, and med check. This last visit I was informed by my doctor that I was being discharged due to testing positive for buphornorphine.which I did not take .what do I do now? I feel bad like I didn't something wrong now I have no doctor, I have been cut off of all my meds.I have no clue where to start. Please if anyone could give me advice I would really appreciate it

Prilosec , zantac , and any heartburn or upset stomach otc meds can cause a false positive for buprenorphine.. If u think u have a false positive in your drug screen then tell your Dr and they should let you pay the money for a retest of that drug screen.