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    Aug 16, 2012, 09:02 PM
    Can seroquil or ambien cause a false positive on a 12 panel drug test?
    I have several seroquil and ambien I am intrested in taking them for sleep purposes, But unfortunately I am tested 2 times a week using a 12 panel I-cup brand drug test, Anyone have past experience with this ,if I were to take the meds will I pass all drug tests or there is a possibility that I will give a false positive for benzos or TCA (Tricyclic Antidepressants) etc..
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    Aug 17, 2012, 06:34 AM
    Seroquel (quetiapine) is known to interfere or cross-react with some immunoassays such as the one you mention.

    See Univ of IL, Drug Information
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    Aug 17, 2012, 06:48 AM
    Were these medications prescribed to you directly or did you get them from a friend for sleep purposes?
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