Drug test! How long is my prescription valid?

[jman05]

I quit taking Vyvanese a few years ago but kept the medication in case I needed it. Well I had an interview today and took a pill. Ends up I got an offer the same day and now I will have to take a drug test. Now I'm freaking out because I don't know if I can still use my old prescription as an excuse!

[BohoButterfly]

Im not sure how things like this work, but having a guess i would say that if you still have the script, in date or not, to prove you got the medication legally, and also have the original bottle to show that the pill you took was from a legitimate prescription and let them know on the day of the test, i dont see how you would be in trouble. But like i said, im not sure how it works.
Good luck! Im sure youll be fine.

xxBB

[purpleToes]

I assume the job offer is conditional on passng the test, but you don't have to take the test until you accept the conditional offer, correct? If you don't think it will lose you the offer, why not thank the employer for their offer, tell them you'll give them an answer tomorrow or the next day, and then schedule the test? Or are they insisting that you pass the test on the spot?

[jman05]

Originally Posted by purpleToes

I assume the job offer is conditional on passng the test, but you don't have to take the test until you accept the conditional offer, correct? If you don't think it will lose you the offer, why not thank the employer for their offer, tell them you'll give them an answer tomorrow or the next day, and then schedule the test? Or are they insisting that you pass the test on the spot?

Well it will stay in my system for 3-5 days. I should expect the offer in the mail tomorrow. I said yes today.

[purpleToes]

Also, information on the first and second page of this document may be relevant. If the dose you took was small, it may not test positive at all after a day or two.

[purpleToes]

This is a very interesting topic question. I have been searching and so far have not found any definitive information about your original question. Every discussion I have come across regarding the permissability of using or possessing a controlled substance (generally in the context of workplace policies) mentions the requirement of a valid or current prescription. I haven't yet been able to find an authoritative definition of a current prescription.

When do you expect to have to take the drug test?

[purpleToes]

By the way, congratulations on getting the offer!

[jman05]

Originally Posted by purpleToes

This is a very interesting topic question. I have been searching and so far have not found any definitive information about your original question. Every discussion I have come across regarding the permissability of using or possessing a controlled substance (generally in the context of workplace policies) mentions the requirement of a valid or current prescription. I haven't yet been able to find an authoritative definition of a current prescription.

When do you expect to have to take the drug test?

I've done hours of searches and haven't found anything. I can only assume that this is not a problem. Valid refers to in your name I think.

[purpleToes]

Valid is not a problem, but current might be. You might want to post this in the Jobs/career Impact Section for more helpful relplies. I have no personal experience in this area, just find it interesting.

[jman05]

Originally Posted by purpleToes

Valid is not a problem, but current might be. You might want to post this in the Jobs/career Impact Section for more helpful relplies. I have no personal experience in this area, just find it interesting.

I can't find any standards for "current." I once had a drug test and I showed my prescription that was 3-4 months old on a 1 month prescription. Expiration dates are different on different meds also.

Maybe the Mod can move this to the Career Impact forum.