AboutBarbara Judge Expertise Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.
Question I am testing positive to Sympathomimetic Amines (Amphetamine Class) on my drug screens. I am taking Tenormin, Ativan, Felodopine, Hydrochlorthiazid, Fenofibrate, Esomeprazole, Metformin and Glickazide. I suspect the Tenormin. Please advise if any of these medications could cause this positive result. Thanks.
Answer None of those are known to cause a positive screen for amphetamines. Tenormin is considered a masking agent, however. If you did not completely list all your medications on the screening form you could have failed a drug test because of the use of Tenormin without adequate documentation.
