Drug Testing

[Guest guest]

Hi Marla,LDN is not a narcotic, so there should be no red flags.All the best,Dudley Delany

dudley_delanyFrom: marlaprendergast

Sent: Friday, February 8, 2008 1:56 PM

low dose naltrexone

Subject: [low dose naltrexone] Drug Testing

Supposing for a job I have to be drug tested. Is it not true that if

naltrexone shows up in my blood test that it will raise a red flag?

They may think I am a drug addict, as this is what it is usually used

for. On the other hand, I really don't want to have to explain that I

am taking it for an autoimmune condition, as that is really none of

their business. So the question is, If I take a drug test on a Friday,

and I refrain from taking LDN on Thursday night, will it be out of my

system so that it doesn't show up on the test?

[Guest guest]

I'm 99.8% sure that urine tests (job related) don't look for naltrexone, however they will definitely look for opiods, so if you are taking pain medication it will probably show up, which is of no concern if you have a valid reason for taking it.marlaprendergast <kws11@...> wrote: Supposing for a job I have to be drug tested. Is it not true that if naltrexone shows up in my blood test that it will raise a red flag? They may think I am a drug addict, as this is what it is usually used for. On the other hand, I really don't want to have

to explain that I am taking it for an autoimmune condition, as that is really none of their business. So the question is, If I take a drug test on a Friday, and I refrain from taking LDN on Thursday night, will it be out of my system so that it doesn't show up on the test?

[Guest guest]

Good question.

It is my understanding Naltrexone is out of the system within a few

hours after taking it. And LDN is such a small dosage compared to

full strength Naltrexone (50mgs)it may be something not to worry

about. I would call Dr. Skip and ask him.

-Art

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>

> Supposing for a job I have to be drug tested. Is it not true that

if

> naltrexone shows up in my blood test that it will raise a red flag?

> They may think I am a drug addict, as this is what it is usually

used

> for. On the other hand, I really don't want to have to explain that

I

> am taking it for an autoimmune condition, as that is really none of

> their business. So the question is, If I take a drug test on a

Friday,

> and I refrain from taking LDN on Thursday night, will it be out of

my

> system so that it doesn't show up on the test?

>

[Guest guest]

If I am not a customer of Dr. Skip, will he entertain my question?

> >

> > Supposing for a job I have to be drug tested. Is it not true

that

> if

> > naltrexone shows up in my blood test that it will raise a red

flag?

> > They may think I am a drug addict, as this is what it is usually

> used

> > for. On the other hand, I really don't want to have to explain

that

> I

> > am taking it for an autoimmune condition, as that is really none

of

> > their business. So the question is, If I take a drug test on a

> Friday,

> > and I refrain from taking LDN on Thursday night, will it be out

of

> my

> > system so that it doesn't show up on the test?

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Skip and Cyndi have always been very helpful towards me. I can't

imagine them refusing you.

-Art

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>

> If I am not a customer of Dr. Skip, will he entertain my question?

>

[Guest guest]

you're right. standard employment drug screens don't look for

naltrexone; i used to do them, in the lab. i am also drug-screened

periodically for work, and have never had a problem with naltrexone

showing up....

michelle

Supposing for a job I have to be drug tested. Is it not true that if

> naltrexone shows up in my blood test that it will raise a red

flag?

> They may think I am a drug addict, as this is what it is usually

used

> for. On the other hand, I really don't want to have to explain

that I

> am taking it for an autoimmune condition, as that is really none

of

> their business. So the question is, If I take a drug test on a

Friday,

> and I refrain from taking LDN on Thursday night, will it be out of

my

> system so that it doesn't show up on the test?

>

[Guest guest]

I have been on LDN for about two years. I've been ramdon drug tested five times last year and came out clean.

Chris

[low dose naltrexone] Drug Testing

Supposing for a job I have to be drug tested. Is it not true that if naltrexone shows up in my blood test that it will raise a red flag? They may think I am a drug addict, as this is what it is usually used for. On the other hand, I really don't want to have to explain that I am taking it for an autoimmune condition, as that is really none of their business. So the question is, If I take a drug test on a Friday, and I refrain from taking LDN on Thursday night, will it be out of my system so that it doesn't show up on the test?

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Hi, one of our elder statesman subscribers, McCallister sent me this

web site and I thought you might all be interested in it. The source is

Reuters, July 29, 2010.

Researchers in Japan have designed a test to identify patients who are likely to

be resistant to imatinib, the standard drug for treating leukemia or cancer of

the blood cells.

" Such a test is important as imatinib resistance occurs usually to relapse

patients, who tend to deteriorate very rapidly if they are given the wrong

treatment. In a paper published in Clinical Cancer Research on Thursday, the

scientists said they developed a test which will help doctors tell if a patient

with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is resistant to imatinib. "

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,598105,00.html

_____________________________________

After reading the above, I noted some other links, which I refer you to, also

which should be interesting reading for the majority. The salmonella is

unrelated to the cancer articles, but I thought it was worth posting, since this

is barbeque season and lots of people are throwing meat on the grill and low

immune systems shared by the group.

Source: AP August 12, 2010

" Chicken, turkey and other poultry accounted for 17 percent of the food-borne

illness outbreaks reported to the government. Beef and leafy vegetables were

close behind, at 16 percent and 14 percent. The report from the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention covers outbreaks in 2007. Poultry was also the

No. 1 source of outbreaks in 2006. Salmonella and other kinds of bacteria

caused about half of the outbreaks, the CDC said. Viruses — like norovirus —

caused about 40 percent, mushroom toxin or other chemical agents were blamed for

7 percent. Parasites accounted for 1 percent.

" Several things can cause an outbreak. For example, an infected person might

contaminate the food while handling it. A contaminated food may be left out a

room temperature for hours, allowing bacteria to multiply. It may not be cooked

enough to kill the bacteria. The CCD counted more than 21,000 illnesses in

about 1,100 outbreaks in 48 states and Puerto Rico. There were 18 deaths from

food poisoning. "

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,599322,00.html

______________________________________

Cancer cures tied to genes???? Source: Wall Street Journal, June 2010

" The advances " bring hope, but they also remind us that we need to remain humble

in this fight against cancer, " said Pascal Soriot, chief operating officer of

Roche Group's pharmaceutical business. " It's going to take time and a lot of

money before we get a cure. " A decade ago, a drug called GLEEVEC from Novartis

SA electrified the cancer world with its ability to all but cure a deadly form

of leukemia thanks to its effect on an aberrant gene known as the Philadelphia

chromosome. It helped transform cancer research into a hunt for genes and other

biomarkers that might direct drug development and guide doctors in selecting

treatments for their patients.

" At the meeting, study data showed that two second-generation drugs—Sprycel from

Bristol-Myers Squibb and Tasigna, also from Novartis—outperformed Gleevec in

certain measures of treating chronic myelogenous leukemia. Assuming the drugs,

now approved for patients who fail on Gleevec, gain approval for first-line

treatment, physicians and patients will have alternatives to one of cancer's

iconic drugs.

" Gleevec " was such a revolutionary step, " says Mayer, vice president for

academic affairs at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston. " It is encouraging

that we can find ways to improve the product. " Meantime, the hunt for other

strategies for matching drugs to targets continues in earnest. Among them:

Researchers are beginning to use the ability to unravel the genetic sequence of

tumors to determine which pathways are active no matter where they're located in

the body. Then they plan to match the patients with already approved drugs, no

matter what type of cancer they're on the market for. "

Click here to read more from WSJ.com.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,594091,00.html

_______________________________________

Two Drugs Appear to Surpass Gleevec

Written by Loftus of WSJ, June, 2010

CHICAGO—Novartis AG's Gleevec is one of the closest things to a miracle drug to

come out of the battle against cancer in recent years. But new research suggests

two newer drugs are even more effective for the form of leukemia whose treatment

Gleevec has transformed.

In separate studies published Saturday, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s Sprycel and

Novartis's Tasigna each were superior to Gleevec in treating people with newly

diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia. The two newer drugs are currently approved

to treat patients whose disease persisted after trying Gleevec.

Related Bloomberg News

a.. Bristol Drug Extends Survival in Trial

b.. Pfizer Drug Shrinks Some Cancer Tumors

c.. Amgen Drug Delays Fractures

" The new studies could help widen the patient populations for both Sprycel and

Tasigna if doctors begin choosing them over Gleevec for newly diagnosed

patients. Switzerland-based Novartis has already applied for regulatory approval

to market Tasigna as a first-line treatment, and New York-based Bristol said it

is in the process of doing so for Sprycel. Some doctors may not wait for formal

regulatory approval to try the newer drugs as first-line treatments, but some

doctors might still stick with Gleevec until Tasigna and Sprycel can demonstrate

a long-term survival advantage over Gleevec. Also, Gleevec could be viewed as a

more cost-effective option when the drug loses patent protection and cheaper

generic versions become available in coming years. "

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704183204575288490590419492.html

Note: All of these articles are quoted in part, that is why I refer you to the

website, so you can view the entire articles.

FYI,

Lottie Duthu

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the updates.  I like to read every new thing coming out.

From: Lottie Duthu <lotajam@...>

Subject: [ ] Drug Testing

" CML " < >

Date: Thursday, August 12, 2010, 1:20 PM

Hi, one of our elder statesman subscribers, McCallister sent me this

web site and I thought you might all be interested in it.  The source is

Reuters, July 29, 2010.

Researchers in Japan have designed a test to identify patients who are likely to

be resistant to imatinib, the standard drug for treating leukemia or cancer of

the blood cells.

" Such a test is important as imatinib resistance occurs usually to relapse

patients, who tend to deteriorate very rapidly if they are given the wrong

treatment. In a paper published in Clinical Cancer Research on Thursday, the

scientists said they developed a test which will help doctors tell if a patient

with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) is resistant to imatinib. "

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,598105,00.html

_____________________________________

After reading the above, I noted some other links, which I refer you to, also

which should be interesting reading for the majority.  The salmonella is

unrelated to the cancer articles, but I thought it was worth posting, since this

is barbeque season and lots of people are throwing meat on the grill and low

immune systems shared by the group.

Source:  AP August 12, 2010

" Chicken, turkey and other poultry accounted for 17 percent of the food-borne

illness outbreaks reported to the government. Beef and leafy vegetables were

close behind, at 16 percent and 14 percent.  The report from the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention covers outbreaks in 2007. Poultry was also the

No. 1 source of outbreaks in 2006.  Salmonella and other kinds of bacteria

caused about half of the outbreaks, the CDC said. Viruses — like norovirus —

caused about 40 percent, mushroom toxin or other chemical agents were blamed for

7 percent. Parasites accounted for 1 percent.

" Several things can cause an outbreak. For example, an infected person might

contaminate the food while handling it. A contaminated food may be left out a

room temperature for hours, allowing bacteria to multiply. It may not be cooked

enough to kill the bacteria.  The CCD counted more than 21,000 illnesses in

about 1,100 outbreaks in 48 states and Puerto Rico. There were 18 deaths from

food poisoning. "

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,599322,00.html

______________________________________

Cancer cures tied to genes????  Source:  Wall Street Journal, June 2010

" The advances " bring hope, but they also remind us that we need to remain humble

in this fight against cancer, " said Pascal Soriot, chief operating officer of

Roche Group's pharmaceutical business. " It's going to take time and a lot of

money before we get a cure. "   A decade ago, a drug called GLEEVEC from Novartis

SA electrified the cancer world with its ability to all but cure a deadly form

of leukemia thanks to its effect on an aberrant gene known as the Philadelphia

chromosome.  It helped transform cancer research into a hunt for genes and

other biomarkers that might direct drug development and guide doctors in

selecting treatments for their patients.

" At the meeting, study data showed that two second-generation drugs—Sprycel

from Bristol-Myers Squibb and Tasigna, also from Novartis—outperformed Gleevec

in certain measures of treating chronic myelogenous leukemia.  Assuming the

drugs, now approved for patients who fail on Gleevec, gain approval for

first-line treatment, physicians and patients will have alternatives to one of

cancer's iconic drugs.

" Gleevec " was such a revolutionary step, " says Mayer, vice president for

academic affairs at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston. " It is encouraging

that we can find ways to improve the product. "   Meantime, the hunt for other

strategies for matching drugs to targets continues in earnest.  Among them:

Researchers are beginning to use the ability to unravel the genetic sequence of

tumors to determine which pathways are active no matter where they're located in

the body.  Then they plan to match the patients with already approved drugs, no

matter what type of cancer they're on the market for. "

Click here to read more from WSJ.com.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,594091,00.html

_______________________________________

Two Drugs Appear to Surpass Gleevec

Written by Loftus of WSJ, June, 2010

CHICAGO—Novartis AG's Gleevec is one of the closest things to a miracle drug

to come out of the battle against cancer in recent years. But new research

suggests two newer drugs are even more effective for the form of leukemia whose

treatment Gleevec has transformed.

In separate studies published Saturday, Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s Sprycel and

Novartis's Tasigna each were superior to Gleevec in treating people with newly

diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia. The two newer drugs are currently approved

to treat patients whose disease persisted after trying Gleevec.

Related Bloomberg News

  a.. Bristol Drug Extends Survival in Trial

  b.. Pfizer Drug Shrinks Some Cancer Tumors

  c.. Amgen Drug Delays Fractures

" The new studies could help widen the patient populations for both Sprycel and

Tasigna if doctors begin choosing them over Gleevec for newly diagnosed

patients. Switzerland-based Novartis has already applied for regulatory approval

to market Tasigna as a first-line treatment, and New York-based Bristol said it

is in the process of doing so for Sprycel. Some doctors may not wait for formal

regulatory approval to try the newer drugs as first-line treatments, but some

doctors might still stick with Gleevec until Tasigna and Sprycel can demonstrate

a long-term survival advantage over Gleevec. Also, Gleevec could be viewed as a

more cost-effective option when the drug loses patent protection and cheaper

generic versions become available in coming years. "

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704183204575288490590419492.html

Note:  All of these articles are quoted in part, that is why I refer you to the

website, so you can view the entire articles.

FYI,

Lottie Duthu

[Guest guest]

As Naltrexone is not an illegal drug, this shouldn’t be a

problem.

Jayne Crocker

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Parliament by clicking here

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From: low dose naltrexone

[mailto:low dose naltrexone ] On Behalf Of on

Sent: 21 August 2010 21:45

low dose naltrexone

Subject: [low dose naltrexone] drug testing

i am a new user of ldn. my workplace will soon implement a

drug testing policy and i am concerned that this could be a problem for me.

since i ordered overseas i do not have a prescription. does anyone know if

there is anything that can show positive in ldn. thanks for any help.

david

[Guest guest]

I don't think they test for opioid antagonists - they are probably looking for drugs that induce highs like opioid agonists (pain pills, heroin) and MJ, cocaine, etc.You can try to look online for the standard drug test kits and see what they measure. I doubt you'll have a problem. but if you are that worried just quit LDN for a day or two before the test and then resume. It leaves your system entirely within a 24 hour period provided your metabolism is not sluggish.I hope someone else will voice an opinion on this. Don't eat poppy seed anything. And good luck!JackieFrom: on <drobert6657@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] drug testinglow dose naltrexone Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 3:45 PM

i am a new user of ldn. my workplace will soon implement a drug testing policy and i am concerned that this could be a problem for me. since i ordered overseas i do not have a prescription. does anyone know if there is anything that can show positive in ldn. thanks for any help.david

[Guest guest]

I also had to take a drug test for employment and I had the same concerns. Since the test was administered through a third party lab, I asked the lab technician what they were testing for and I also told him that I was taking LDN. He said that the tests that they ran for a drug screening would not show the LDN - only the specific types of drugs that they were testing for.

I passed the drug test - no questions. And, since the employment was with a governmental contractor - am sure that the test was one of the most stringent that was possible.

So, I wouldn't worry about the drug test.

[Guest guest]

don't worry about it i've had like five drugs tests this years --they are looking for illegal drugs pot coke etc cyndiOn Aug 21, 2010, at 6:31 PM, carcinoidwarrior wrote:I don't think they test for opioid antagonists - they are probably looking for drugs that induce highs like opioid agonists (pain pills, heroin) and MJ, cocaine, etc.You can try to look online for the standard drug test kits and see what they measure. I doubt you'll have a problem. but if you are that worried just quit LDN for a day or two before the test and then resume. It leaves your system entirely within a 24 hour period provided your metabolism is not sluggish.I hope someone else will voice an opinion on this. Don't eat poppy seed anything. And good luck!JackieFrom: on <drobert6657@...>Subject: [low dose naltrexone] drug testinglow dose naltrexone Date: Saturday, August 21, 2010, 3:45 PMi am a new user of ldn. my workplace will soon implement a drug testing policy and i am concerned that this could be a problem for me. since i ordered overseas i do not have a prescription. does anyone know if there is anything that can show positive in ldn. thanks for any help.david