I had to pass the cotinine/nicotine test for my spinal sugery. I found that if abstained from smoking for 3-5 days and drank PURE cranberry juice and drank lots of water, I was able to pass 3 separate tests.
To the parent of the teenage smoker-I can understand your frustration at what your child is doing-but to take that frustration out on the rest of us is not fair. Yes we are putting info here that you don't want your child to see-be smarter! Just as the employer will do...hand him the "cup" at odd times-he will have no time to "mask" whatever he is doing.
To the parent of the teenage smoker-I can understand your frustration at what your child is doing-but to take that frustration out on the rest of us is not fair. Yes we are putting info here that you don't want your child to see-be smarter! Just as the employer will do...hand him the "cup" at odd times-he will have no time to "mask" whatever he is doing.
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Weight loss surgery carries with it a relatively high mortality when compared with other surgeries. I'm surprised nobody has commented on the fact that "passing" the test really just lets you slip into a situation in which you severely risk complications and death. Is a cigarette really worth that? Do you seriously think the physicians do the test to be mean?
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I was offered a job by a co. in Ohio and I live in MI. Had to do a nicotine urine test. Only had 3 days to prepare. I'm a pack a day smoker. They called last week and said they gave me the wrong paperwork and asked me to take the test again, which I know really means I did not pass. I was able to push it out to almost 6 days, took the test and passed. After going 6 days, I walked out and bought a pack and started again. You know what I'm talking about because the urge is so strong. Then I thought I really hate this so I stopped for myself with the help of the nic. gum. It's been 3 weeks now and the urge is much easier to handle now.
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I just read some interesting information about the labs checking the VALIDITY of the urine test. If you are drinking large amounts of fluids to dilute your urine and to help your body "flush" the cotinine out of your system, the urine Specific Gravity will be affected, and this just MIGHT tip the lab off that you are trying to beat the test! You can tell if your urine IS diluted, because it will appear to be almost colorless, rather than the yellow "straw"color of normal urine. If you are consuming large amounts of water, you might want to STOP ALL FLUIDS for an ENTIRE day BEFORE you have the test. Of course, this means that you will have to abstain from smoking for three to five days, depending on your usual habit, but at least you won't be tipping the lab off that you HAVE been diluting your urine!
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I only smoke maybe 5 cigs at the most a day and have a nicotine test on Tuesday morning and it is Friday morning will I pass the test do you think. What if anything can I do to make sure I pass this. I am wanting to have surgery and only recently started smoking again.
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if you take vitamin b-2 a couple of days before the test it will make your urine yellow. So they do not know that you are diluting.
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Does the CC test you again once you are hired? or within the 90 day probation period?
I am trying the e-cig to stop with 0 nicotine juice. that should help the oral habit.
All of these tips are very helpful!
I am trying the e-cig to stop with 0 nicotine juice. that should help the oral habit.
All of these tips are very helpful!
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Get off your high horse. Your kids smoking as an act of rebellion, not because he is addicted. Try communicating with your kid instead of basing your relationship around a nicotine test and the punishment that will follow a positive test. Pull your head out and start watching your own bobber, or your kid will run so far when he can that your head will spin. I've seen so many parents like you and almost all of them are filled with regret by age 60.
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The best thing to do is to stay away from tobacco smoke, even second hand smoke. Even though you would not show up positive on a cotinine test when exposed to second hand smoke, it is best to stay away from the smoke for health reasons.
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(Not sure if I'm posting in the right way! I'm new...bear with me.)
Morning!
I have a Cotinine Test scheduled for Thurs, July 15th. I've been reading some recent (ish) posts about passing this test by abstaining from nicotine products for 72-96 hours - and drinking a gallon of water per day for the same period - ahead of the test-time. Most of the questions were from folks smoking upwards of a pack a day.
Here are my 2 questions:
1) I've reduced my smoking to a maximum of 6 cigarettes a day. Is this going to reduce my abstention/h2O time? If so, by how much?
2) I am prescribed Fuorosemide (Lasix) 1x 40mg pill daily. Will this diuretic help me?
Thanks for your time. Great site, by the way.
Morning!
I have a Cotinine Test scheduled for Thurs, July 15th. I've been reading some recent (ish) posts about passing this test by abstaining from nicotine products for 72-96 hours - and drinking a gallon of water per day for the same period - ahead of the test-time. Most of the questions were from folks smoking upwards of a pack a day.
Here are my 2 questions:
1) I've reduced my smoking to a maximum of 6 cigarettes a day. Is this going to reduce my abstention/h2O time? If so, by how much?
2) I am prescribed Fuorosemide (Lasix) 1x 40mg pill daily. Will this diuretic help me?
Thanks for your time. Great site, by the way.
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As someone did SAY, why not just quit smoking?? I did it for 25 yrs, and yes it WAS the hardest thing I ever did, but also the most rewarding
as for that last reply, keep after your teenager to quit, before that little 'fun' thing becomes a monkey on his back---I am SOO sorry I ever started, trust me
as for that last reply, keep after your teenager to quit, before that little 'fun' thing becomes a monkey on his back---I am SOO sorry I ever started, trust me
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Interesting that there are so many stories about being tested by a doctor before a medical procedure. Is this for insurance purposes or because nicotine and/or other chemicals in cigarettes would affect the body under certain meds?
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If you know you're going to have a test within the week and need help abstaining for that long, then ty hypnosis. It can be done over Skype or over the (speaker) phone. Check out this website: ***edited by moderator*** web addresses not allowed
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I stopped smoking 3 months ago. Was a pack-a-day smoker for 40 years so it goes to show you are never too old to quit. I still chew Nicotine gum as it helps take the edge off but only 1 or 2 pieces per day. I'm going to have a life insurance cotinine test soon so I'm wondering if the gum will cause me to test positive. I don't know if it will be a urine or blood test. I'm going to stop chewing the nicotine gum until after the test anyway.
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