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Cindy,

Effexor use can lead to a false positive for PCP on a urine test. Interestingly enough, in a recent case, a 13-year-old student had an allergic reaction to a cold medicine and as a result, tested positive for PCP. Here are a couple of links to provide you with more information:

http://www.clinchem.org/cgi/content/full/48/4/676

http://www.whiznews.com/article.php?articleId=21336

Jodee Redmond, LoveToKnow Editor

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My son has been ordered to submit to monthly drug screens. He has not used any drugs or alcohol for more than 30 days, yet he tested positive today for PCP. Setting aside my belief that he is truly clean, please know that he is also taking a prescribed antidepressant, Effexor (150 mg per day). I have found articles indicating a study was done in 2003 saying that Effexor can cause positive urinalyses for PCP. Do you have further information on this? His urine was sent to a lab today for further testing, but we do not know which kind of test will be used. He may end up having to go back to court to explain all of this to a judge. Thank you for any information that you can provide.

-- Contributed by: Cindy

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Celeste,

Klonopin is prescribed for anxiety disorders and panic attacks. It is also an anti-seizure medication. Effexor is an antidepressant and percocet is prescribed for pain. Consuming alcohol while taking these medications is not recommended.

Jodee Redmond LoveToKnow Editor

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what do I do with 34 year old who is an addict and alcoholic. She is the mother of a 14 year old and 1 year old. I don't think she is drinking at this time but I do believe she is taking klonopin 3 times a day and something else that was prescribed by another doctor perhaps percocet. She is also on effexor. Is all this medicine appropriate for an addict?

-- Contributed by: celeste
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