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i am perscribed codeine and i took a half a 5mg vicodin pill

 
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i am perscribed codeine and i took a half a 5mg vicodin pill i got from a friend at about 6pm and took a urine test the next morning about 10am. i am in the military and i had oral surgery done the previous week and our clinics were closed on the weekend. i am scared i will come up hot on the urine test and if i do will they know the difference that i took a codeine pill or a vicodin pill cause they are both narcotics.

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Expert:  Dr. Arun Phophalia replied 1023 days and 20 hours ago.

Hello,

Yes, the modern test are able to differentiate the molecules and are like finger prints. This would be able to identify between the hydrocodone (constituent of the Vicodin) and Codeine.

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Customer replied 1023 days and 20 hours ago.

you think i will end up pissing hot though

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Expert:  Dr. Arun Phophalia replied 1023 days and 20 hours ago.

<p>Hello,</p><p> </p><p>In some individuals the drug gets excreted in 15-16 hours (about 25% people). That can give you a green chit.</p><p> </p><p>It is pleasure and privilege assisting you.</p><p> </p><p>Dr. Arun</p>

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