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  • Oct 17, 2010, 06:41 PM
    lan0207
    What does ambien test as in urinalysis
  • Oct 17, 2010, 08:17 PM
    DrBill100

    Ambien (zolpidem tartrate) is a nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic (imidazopyridine class). It is specifically formulated to be rapid acting and clear your system within 8-14 hrs.

    Standard drug tests should not detect zolpidem, even if present.

    There are a few anecdotal (user) reports of occasional false positives for benzodiazepines that are tested for on standard drug panels. (I've been unable to confirm)

    Additionally, there is a specific test for zolpidem but is expensive and used mostly in forensic investigations. Not in standard or even expanded drug panels.
  • Oct 17, 2010, 09:09 PM
    lan0207
    Comment on DrBill100's post
    Thank you so much for helping me out with your insightful and obviously well educated response to my question. I was afraid that it would show up as a benzo, so it good news that it is in a different class. Many thanks!

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