drug test for work?

[babar]

about ten days ago I took my last two vicodin for a prescription for my tooth from almost a year ago. I threw out the bottle, and I don't have the prescription anymore. I only took it when my tooth acted up.

I have a drug test for a new job tomorrow, should I mention that, or should I not unless they say something. I know it would be out of my system, it's just a urine test, but I don't want any problems!!

What would you do?

 

[FroggyinArk]

yeah mention it to the testor, that way j i c you are covered, they can verify the scrip through your pharmacy or dentist if needed

 

[Serena]

Yep, they will ask, it's better if you let them know what's going on.

 

[Duchie]

DEFINITELY mention it. If you don't it will appear you are hiding something. I'd also call the dentist to see if they can give you a letter or something stating you are on vicodin per his/her orders. You can show this to your potential employer in case there is a question.

In my last job, if someone told us in advance, we could prepare for it. But if was a surprise after the fact, even if they had documentation, it was next to impossible to get them approved for hiring.

 

[Blondie]

I'd mention it, just in case it turns up in your urine.

 

[monkeyboy]

Mention it and they may wait on the test

and avoid Poppy seed muffins

 

[cynsaun]

You should be fine. Mention it to them. If it ends up being an issue, the pharmacy can give you some sort of proof that you had a prescription.

 

[Blondie]

Oh, and here's some info as an FYI.

 

[babar]

thanks. I'm so nervous. I could kick myself for taking, but I wasn't thinking. I only took two and it was 10 days ago, will be 11 by tomorrow. I know it's just a urine test.


I'm so mad at myself!!

 

[tkd lisa]

Definitely tell them. They usually ask you this on the form you fill out. Something like "List all prescription meds you have taken in the last 30 days."

A coworker of mine was pulled for a random screening a couple days after he had major hand surgery. He couldn't write, so he had to dictate all the info to the tester. He was on 3 or 4 pain killers, but since he had little needles sticking out of his fingers, there was no question he was telling the truth!!