How long does vicodin stay in your system

You can simply say you ARE taking that, present the doctors orders to prove it...and THEN its acceptible. I've had to take several drug tests over the years for a number of employers. I do remember being asked that even if I don't remember the exact way it was asked. The do ask you for ALL the medications you have been taking. What they are looking for are people abusing then which obviously won't have a doctors slip.

Whether or not Vicodin (hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen) is even detected is dependent on the test used.

Standard drug tests, 5 panel as used for Federal employers, as well as those contracted to federal agencies, do not test for, in fact are prohibited from testing for, other than 5 basic categories and those tests do not detect hydrocodone.

However, private employers can use any type of test they choose and hydrocodone is easy enough to test for using an expanded drug panel with a low (or no) cutoff.

In the event it is tested for, how long it remains in your system is dependent on numerous factors, including dosage and how long you have been taking the medication.

A good guess is min. 2 days to max 6 days.

Don't blame you for wanting to avoid providing a prescription as some employers also use these tests as pre-employment health screening tools as well.