This is uncommon, but it can happen to you.you reach a DGT drug and alcohol control And… your test came back positive. what happened? You’re not holding a simple beer stick, and of course, you’re not taking any type of narcotic substance.
Or that’s what you think.In fact, yes, you have: you have taken Medications considered “legal drugs” They make you test positive for drugs.
These tests are performed using Saliva, blood or urine sample analysis.A positive result may result in severe punishmentincluding the suspension of driver’s licenses, huge fines and even imprisonment.
That’s why it’s important to read the following your medication leaflet before driving. If any of your medicines interfere with driving, you will be given a warning that you should not drive while taking that medicine.
the list
In fact, in 2007, the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products developed a list of drugs that are not suitable for driving and imposed an obligation to put pictograms on the drug boxes warning of their dangers to driving.
Here is a list of medications that often go wrong in drug use Urinalysis:
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brompheniramine (Ilvico).
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Bupropion (Zyntabac, Elontril).
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chlorpromazine (Largactil).
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clomipramine (Anafranil).
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dextromethorphan (Romilar).
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Diphenhydramine (Bisolvon Cough Composition, etc.).
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Doxylamine (Cariban, Dormidina, etc.).
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ibuprofen.
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Naproxen.
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promethazine (Actitiol antihistamine, Fenergan expectorant).
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Quetiapine (Seroquel).
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ofloxacin (Surnox).
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ranitidine.
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Sertraline.
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Thioridazine.
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trazodone (Deprax).
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Venlafaxine.
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Verapamil.
In addition, consideration must be given to any codeine -prescription cough compounds-, morphine – Prescription pain relievers – or Pseudoephedrine-Medicines used to treat colds and allergies – may cause a false positive test result for amphetamines.
Amoxicillin, a commonly used antibiotic, can also give a false positive result in a cocaine test, and even ibuprofen can give a false positive result in a marijuana test in some sensitive tests.
poppy seeds
Finally, “poppy seeds” or “poppy seeds”: While they are not drugs, consuming foods containing poppy seeds can lead to positive opioid test results due to the alkaloids in these seeds.
Driving with these drugs without showing a medical prescription and being able to use the vehicle may result in A fine of up to €1,000 And withdraw 6 points from the card. If you drive recklessly while under the influence of drugs, you may be subject to the following penalties: 3 months and 12 months imprisonmentin addition to the suspension of the driver’s license for 1 to 4 years.