Valerian root is a form of herbal medicine that can be used to either treat anxiety or even as a mild sedative. Taking the substance does not have many adverse affects but there is a chance that it will show up during a urine screen. In rare circumstances valerian root has been known to show as positive in tests for benzodiazepines.
Benzodiazepines are psychoactive drugs that are used to treat mainly psychological illness and are classed as minor tranquilisers, a common benzodiazepine is diazepam. It is therefore possible that valerian root can cause a false positive in urine tests and show as another drug. Similarly, Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug and will also show up on a urine test as such. Xanax is used mainly to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Ambien (or zolpidem) is a prescription drug used as a short term measure to treat insomnia. Ambien has similar effects on the brain as benzodiazepines with similar symptoms. It is also possible that Ambien will shop up on a urine screen in the same way as Xanax and valerian root. Both Xanax and Ambien are prescription drugs and, although not illegal, may lead to some questions if your urine screen does show positive for benzodiazepines without a valid prescription.
Valerian root is not necessarily prescribed and only appears on urine screens in rare circumstances. Benzodiazepines are not illegal to possess but are illegal to sell, unless purchased through valid medical establishments. As they are mild tranquilisers they have been known to be taken recreationally, hence potential questioning should your urine screen show as positive in a test. As with any drug, benzodiazepines do have side effects and recreational use is not advised and a doctor should be consulted before taking these drugs.
Benzodiazepines are psychoactive drugs that are used to treat mainly psychological illness and are classed as minor tranquilisers, a common benzodiazepine is diazepam. It is therefore possible that valerian root can cause a false positive in urine tests and show as another drug. Similarly, Xanax is a benzodiazepine drug and will also show up on a urine test as such. Xanax is used mainly to treat anxiety and panic disorders.
Ambien (or zolpidem) is a prescription drug used as a short term measure to treat insomnia. Ambien has similar effects on the brain as benzodiazepines with similar symptoms. It is also possible that Ambien will shop up on a urine screen in the same way as Xanax and valerian root. Both Xanax and Ambien are prescription drugs and, although not illegal, may lead to some questions if your urine screen does show positive for benzodiazepines without a valid prescription.
Valerian root is not necessarily prescribed and only appears on urine screens in rare circumstances. Benzodiazepines are not illegal to possess but are illegal to sell, unless purchased through valid medical establishments. As they are mild tranquilisers they have been known to be taken recreationally, hence potential questioning should your urine screen show as positive in a test. As with any drug, benzodiazepines do have side effects and recreational use is not advised and a doctor should be consulted before taking these drugs.