Will Ambien show up on a drug screen?

Yes it will show up. But your prescribed it so your ok. Be sure and keep your bottle for proof of prescription.
Any pill you take can now tell what kind and what dose.

I just took a rapid drug test today and tested positive for benzos. When I asked why the doctor explained to me that Ambien will cause a false positive.

No way just smashed my car & ER did urine... nothing. If it was going to show up it would have showed up on me... I am prescribed; but still got OUI...

you know I saw an answer the other day that sounds like a good idea, inform the person doing the test that you are on Ambien then if any thing comes up they will know you have been upfront with them. It's early and and others will post

Hey djmattc,

If you have a prescription for the Ambien then take the prescription with you to the drug test. The employer can't find fault with you if you can prove you have a valid script and thus a reason for taking the med. Even if it were to show up on the test you would be covered because you have a doctor's excuse.

Best wishes,

Laurie

Ambien will not show up in a common urine drug test.

There is, however, a specific test that can be used to detect Ambien in the blood or urine for up to 48 hours after ingestion but this test is very expensive and is highly unlikely to be used in mass drug screening.

Also note that Ambien has been known to cause a false positive result for benzos like Xanax and Valium. It is not a benzodiazepine itself but it does share some pharmacological properties.

Ambien is rapidly eliminated from the body and is usually undetectable within 6-14 hours.