prowlinglynx asked: i had surgery on my spenoid sinus two days ago. i woke up this morning (4-22-06) and was told by my surgeon to go the the ER. i went and they found cocaine in my system. i *never* use cocaine. i don’t even drink caffeine. i have a seizure disorder and stay away […]
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how embarrassing.oh well, it all turned out fine. at least they didn’t have law enforcement come talk to me. that would have really flipped me out!
thank you so much for the answers. problems solved. oh! another thing i learned is that tylenol 3 (with codeine) can also produce a falst positive for cocaine testing.
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gohan_man2002
#2.
May 13th, 2008, at 12:36 PM.
i dont think they use cocaine
Hard Hittaz
#3.
May 16th, 2008, at 11:43 AM.
popy seeds have a trace of cocaine in it but thats it
Coconuts
#4.
May 16th, 2008, at 3:25 PM.
no they don’t use it any more but some of the other stuff they used could show up as cocaine
john d
#5.
May 17th, 2008, at 10:55 AM.
they use several drugs to numb you that are in the same family and will cause you to fail your drug test. get a note from your doctor.
Poutine
#6.
May 19th, 2008, at 2:02 PM.
why would they be testing you for cocaine?
why did your surgeon tell you to go to the ER?
this sounds fishy to me
bkf
#7.
May 22nd, 2008, at 8:27 PM.
Yes it is used in hospitals… see below!
GENERIC NAME: COCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE - TOPICAL (KOE-kane)
Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage
USES: Cocaine is used as a local anesthetic to temporarily numb areas of the mouth, nose, and throat (mucous membranes).
HOW TO USE: This medication is applied directly to the inside of the mouth, nose, or throat. The dosage depends on your condition and response to the drug. Do not use by vein (IV) or in the eye. Follow all instructions for proper use. Consult your pharmacist for details. When used for extended periods, this medication may not work as well and may require different dosing. Consult the doctor if the medication is not working well. Use this medication exactly as prescribed. Do not increase your dose, take it more frequently, or use for a longer period of time than prescribed because this drug can be habit-forming. Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not stop using this drug without your doctor’s approval.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, nervousness, and restlessness may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes, loss of smell or taste. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: trouble breathing, chills, fever, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, chest pain, tremors, fainting. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: seizures, vision problems (e.g., blurred vision, hallucinations, sensitivity to light). If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid problems (e.g., hyperthyroid), seizures, infections, sores or trauma in the area of the application site (e.g., mouth, nose, throat), any allergies. This medication should be used with caution in children because they may be more sensitive to side effects (e.g., mental/ mood changes). This medication should be used with caution in the elderly because they may be more sensitive to side effects (e.g., mental/ mood changes). This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
artman59
#8.
May 26th, 2008, at 2:56 AM.
there is apossiblity that cocaine was used as the local anesthetic in your surgery, it is also a very distinct possibility that the bloody test came out wrong! even if a given test is 99% accurate, statistically at least one false result in a hundred will occur- and other substances can cross react giving false test results- if you have any contact with law enforcment over this DO NOT answer any questions without a lawyer present! the police may try to question you without, but respectfully decline to answer ANY questions without a lawyer, no matter what they might say to you. and make bloody damned sure that your doctor either did or did not use cocaine in the procedure- if he did as a surgeon it was under medical care and therefore legal- if not and you don’t use, the test was crapped up!
gordo214
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May 27th, 2008, at 6:34 AM.
i have heard but now i have seen the site that says that it is used. but when i first heard i did not think it was like that. i thought it was a joke.
camillecatv
#10.
May 30th, 2008, at 9:39 AM.
thats weird, it can be absorbed through the skin though if you had been encountering somewhere that had it around
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#1. May 13th, 2008, at 9:09 AM.
I don’t know about anymore but I broke my nose 8yrs ago and it was used.