How Long Do Prescription Drugs Stay in Your System?
Prescription drugs, even though they may last a matter of hours, can last days in the human body. The amount of time a certain medication stays in your system is dependent upon the drug itself as well as how long you have been taking it and your individual physiological makeup.
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Benzodiazepines
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HomeDrugTestingKit.com reports that benzodiazepines, sedatives including such drugs as Ativan and Xanax, can remain in the system for up to 10 days.
Opiates
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The opioid family of medication, including such drugs as Percocet and Vicodin, can also last up to 10 days in the body.
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Anti-Depressants
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Anti-depressants also last up to 10 days in the body, especially if you have been taking them regularly for longer than a month.
Stimulants
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The stimulant family of medications, drugs used to treat ADD/ADHD, such as Ritalin, last two to four days in the body.
Barbiturates
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The oldest form of sedatives, such as phenobarbital, last between two to four days in the body.
Tips
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Your body weight and the length of time you have been taking the drug will affect the amount of time it stays in your system.
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