Would the Pain Drug “Gabapentin” Show Up in Any Standard 8/10 Panel Drug Test?

Question by Zarathustra….alas: Would the pain drug “Gabapentin” show up in any standard 8/10 panel drug test?
I would not think so, but someone is attempting to tell me he tested positive. For what I don’t know.
Thankyou. However a physician did not prescribe this drug or ANY other drug. It is more likely he was taking some form of opiate (heroin) and came up with this silly excuse thinking he could fool the halfway house he is in….which he won’t, unless as you say, he comes up with a legitamate prescription. He has a rather long history of opiate abuse, so this would be the most likely drug he abused, though he didn’t admit to me what he tested positive for. Possibly to gain support from at least somebody. It is sad though because he has serous back and nerve damage which cause him alot of pain. Though from his history of heroin abuse, alot of doctors are reluctant to prescribe Narcotics, which he probably does need. It is a sad situation, one that has been a recurring theme throughout much of his adult life.
I do however feel Neurotin could possibly benefit him at least with the nerve damage and possibly some of the other pain as well. I know others who this has helped in this way. WDYT?

Best answer:

Answer by Butch
Short answer: No. It is not considered an abuse drug. However, drugs that you are taking on a physician’s prescription, whether is has abuse potential or not, should not cause a problem on a legitimate drug screen.

For example: Morphine is a highly addictive substance and it is tested on a standard panel, but if your physician provided you a legitimate prescription for the drug, there is no reason to be concerned about it showing up on a test.

All drug screens provide the person being tested to list (they will confirm with the physician) all prescription drugs you are taking before they take a sample of urine or blood (or hair) from you.

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