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How long does vicodin stay in your system

Asked Oct 12, 2010, 03:07 PM — 2 Answers
I wanted to know how long vicodin will stay in your system. I applied for a job and I will have to drug test. I take vicodin under doctors care
And I don't want that in my system. How many days does it take to flush it out of my system. And is there something I can take to help. Like or juice etc.

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Oct 12, 2010, 03:11 PM
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.
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Oct 12, 2010, 07:05 PM
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.
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