Will Suboxone test positive on a drug test? - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

Ranaynay · 07-18-2007, 08:54 AM

I have been on Suboxone since March and I am interviewing for a new job which requires a drug screen (urinalyisis) will I test positive for opiates?

Alycia · 07-18-2007, 09:21 AM

Ya most likely. I am on methadone. And I did a ua, after 2 days of taking it and it came up in the ua. And I think suboxone is kind of the same make up as methadone! good luck on ur interview!!!

Mr.Hyde · 07-18-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alycia

Ya most likely. I am on methadone. And I did a ua, after 2 days of taking it and it came up in the ua. And I think suboxone is kind of the same make up as methadone! good luck on ur interview!!!

Nope, suboxone is a derivative of thebaine, part of the opium poppy, however, my experience is that it has to be specifically tested for in order to test positive. Most generic drug screens will register THC,heroin, coke, etc. I'm surprised that the methadone registered positive. If a more extensive test, such as one for perscription drugs, is given then probably, yes. It all depends on where you're applying and how concerned they are (i.e. how detailed of a test they wanna give) I mean if its a test for a police department you're screwed, but for a job at home depot you're prolly OK.
Good luck

angelgirl · 07-18-2007, 11:00 AM

No, normally it doesn't. I agree.

Becky

**margo** · 07-18-2007, 12:34 PM

Hi Ranaynay, and welcome. Best to check with the prescribing physician for this kind of info and not rely on our non-expert opinions. Good luck with your interview!

formergolf99 · 07-18-2007, 01:43 PM

I would let the lab know of your medication.

LIL_Pebbles · 07-18-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ranaynay

I have been on Suboxone since March and I am interviewing for a new job which requires a drug screen (urinalyisis) will I test positive for opiates?

Yes you will, but the urine will break down what type you see, let say you doing Herion? it will show that and Burephine sp? be honest, if you are on maint with this your job? they can call your doctor, bottom line they will see this and best to be upfront.

I wish you luck in all area's and hope that you have been only on the suboxone.

Alycia · 07-18-2007, 04:31 PM

Mr. Hyde, I think it showed up on mine cuz I was going in the methadone clinic, that is why I said ya, sorry guys!!! That tells u, that we don't know everything, best is a docs advice!!

spark-o-cet · 07-18-2007, 05:41 PM

no,no,no,and no.it WILL NOT show up on a ua drug screen,even if they use the most expensive one to test.there is a test that will show the suboxone in a ua but it costs hundreds of dollars and is hard to even get.i guarnatee that suboxone will not show up on your test so do not worry and dont tell them about it as it might hurt your chance of gettin the job,trust me on this.good luck-spark

Brewster · 07-19-2007, 06:41 PM

Another interesting topic. I went out on the web and found this page. Scroll down towards the bottom and you'll see that the posts here seem to be pointing in the right direction.

The page:

http://www.willowlaboratories.com/services.html

The verbiage:

5 Panel:
Amphetamines
Cocaine
Opiates
PCP
THC

9 Panel:
The 5 Panel tests plus:
Barbiturates
Benozodiazepines
Methadone
Propoxyphene

*12 Panel:
The 9 panel test, plus:
Ecstasy
Oxycodone
Buprenorphine

*The 12 panel test, plus alcohol, is used by many physicians who are treating their Opioid dependent patients.

ladyamalthea · 07-19-2007, 09:59 PM

If you are that worried about it, maybe you can get a letter from your doctor stating that you are taking the suboxone for a legitimate medical reason? They are not allowed to inquire further, so that should cover you just in case. Maybe you could keep the note in your pocket so you have it if it comes up, but no one will know if it doesn't? Just a thought...

Ranaynay · 07-21-2007, 08:43 AM

Thanks for the replies. It did not show up on the ua. I didn't list it as a medication -- this is a new employer and I have been clean since March 1st and really didn't want to go down that road (explaining everything) with the new place if I didn't have to.

They lost my sample so I was sweating it out for a day or two - but I called my Dr. and called the Suboxone number and they assured me it wouldn't show up - only if they were testing just for Sub. Still, I was nervous!

If it had shown up I was going to tell my story and have them call my Dr. if they had questions, but at this point I am tired of telling my story and just wanted to not have to - know what I mean?

angelgirl · 07-21-2007, 10:04 AM

Congrats

Good Luck on the new Job

Brewster · 07-21-2007, 10:11 AM

Excellent news. Getting back to work has been a big help for my recovery. I hope it goes well for you.

spark-o-cet · 07-21-2007, 05:18 PM

good job,dont tell nobody nothin if you dont have to.suboxone will not show up in a ua as i assured you in the other post.good luck-spark

wolflvr · 07-21-2007, 11:01 PM

So suboxone doesnt show up as an opiate?? I wish I had known that before my husband went to work furlough. He stopped taking vicodin (had a 20-30 pill a day habit for years) and went on suboxone for like 4-5 days and then stopped that as well when he went into work furlough. He only takes xanax now for anxiety and to sleep but I think he should still be on suboxone for a while during his stay and treatment. I wonder if they do the test that would show it though??

wolflvr · 07-21-2007, 11:02 PM

Ooops. I made a mistake. He was on Subutex, not suboxone. Its pretty much the same thing though it just doesnt have the Naloxolone or whatever it is.

JohnathonDoe83 · 09-09-2008, 09:41 AM

I was very worried about suboxone showing on the drug test I have to take for a new job. I'm still alittle nervous but not even close to how worried I was before reading all of your posts. Thank you all. I wish you all the best of luck and hope you all succeed in beating this.

07-18-2007, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ranaynay Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Will Suboxone test positive on a drug test? I have been on Suboxone since March and I am interviewing for a new job which requires a drug screen (urinalyisis) will I test positive for opiates?
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07-18-2007, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alycia help123 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: winona, Mn Posts: 262	Ya most likely. I am on methadone. And I did a ua, after 2 days of taking it and it came up in the ua. And I think suboxone is kind of the same make up as methadone! good luck on ur interview!!!
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07-18-2007, 11:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
angelgirl You're never alone!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,194	No, normally it doesn't. I agree. Becky
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07-18-2007, 12:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
margo Forum Leader Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: North Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 1,747	Hi Ranaynay, and welcome. Best to check with the prescribing physician for this kind of info and not rely on our non-expert opinions. Good luck with your interview!
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07-18-2007, 04:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alycia help123 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: winona, Mn Posts: 262	Mr. Hyde, I think it showed up on mine cuz I was going in the methadone clinic, that is why I said ya, sorry guys!!! That tells u, that we don't know everything, best is a docs advice!!
	__________________ Please God grant me salvation, and give me the motivation,to stop using, and quick abusing, my mind, body, and soul.

07-18-2007, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
formergolf99 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 123	I would let the lab know of your medication.

07-18-2007, 05:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
spark-o-cet Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hills of kentucky Posts: 32	no,no,no,and no.it WILL NOT show up on a ua drug screen,even if they use the most expensive one to test.there is a test that will show the suboxone in a ua but it costs hundreds of dollars and is hard to even get.i guarnatee that suboxone will not show up on your test so do not worry and dont tell them about it as it might hurt your chance of gettin the job,trust me on this.good luck-spark

07-19-2007, 06:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
Brewster Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gatlinburg, TN Posts: 245	Another interesting topic. I went out on the web and found this page. Scroll down towards the bottom and you'll see that the posts here seem to be pointing in the right direction. The page: http://www.willowlaboratories.com/services.html The verbiage: 5 Panel: Amphetamines Cocaine Opiates PCP THC 9 Panel: The 5 Panel tests plus: Barbiturates Benozodiazepines Methadone Propoxyphene 12 Panel: The 9 panel test, plus: Ecstasy Oxycodone Buprenorphine The 12 panel test, plus alcohol, is used by many physicians who are treating their Opioid dependent patients.

07-19-2007, 09:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
ladyamalthea Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: My House Posts: 839	If you are that worried about it, maybe you can get a letter from your doctor stating that you are taking the suboxone for a legitimate medical reason? They are not allowed to inquire further, so that should cover you just in case. Maybe you could keep the note in your pocket so you have it if it comes up, but no one will know if it doesn't? Just a thought...

07-21-2007, 08:43 AM	#12 (permalink)
Ranaynay Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3	Thanks for the replies. It did not show up on the ua. I didn't list it as a medication -- this is a new employer and I have been clean since March 1st and really didn't want to go down that road (explaining everything) with the new place if I didn't have to. They lost my sample so I was sweating it out for a day or two - but I called my Dr. and called the Suboxone number and they assured me it wouldn't show up - only if they were testing just for Sub. Still, I was nervous! If it had shown up I was going to tell my story and have them call my Dr. if they had questions, but at this point I am tired of telling my story and just wanted to not have to - know what I mean?
Ranaynay Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3

07-21-2007, 10:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
angelgirl You're never alone!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,194	Congrats Good Luck on the new Job
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07-21-2007, 10:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
Brewster Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gatlinburg, TN Posts: 245	Excellent news. Getting back to work has been a big help for my recovery. I hope it goes well for you.

07-21-2007, 05:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
spark-o-cet Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: hills of kentucky Posts: 32	good job,dont tell nobody nothin if you dont have to.suboxone will not show up in a ua as i assured you in the other post.good luck-spark

07-21-2007, 11:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
wolflvr Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 96	So suboxone doesnt show up as an opiate?? I wish I had known that before my husband went to work furlough. He stopped taking vicodin (had a 20-30 pill a day habit for years) and went on suboxone for like 4-5 days and then stopped that as well when he went into work furlough. He only takes xanax now for anxiety and to sleep but I think he should still be on suboxone for a while during his stay and treatment. I wonder if they do the test that would show it though??

07-21-2007, 11:02 PM	#17 (permalink)
wolflvr Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 96	Ooops. I made a mistake. He was on Subutex, not suboxone. Its pretty much the same thing though it just doesnt have the Naloxolone or whatever it is.

09-09-2008, 09:41 AM	#18 (permalink)
JohnathonDoe83 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 1	I was very worried about suboxone showing on the drug test I have to take for a new job. I'm still alittle nervous but not even close to how worried I was before reading all of your posts. Thank you all. I wish you all the best of luck and hope you all succeed in beating this.