Does provigil/Modafinil show up on a standard drug test?

Question

screen for pot, coke, meth and opiates

Answer 1

No, Provigil will not show up on a routine mass spectroscopy. Although the drug is considered to be a stimulant of sorts, it's chemical compound is DISSIMILAR to the amphetamine chemical compound in the illegal stimulants (such as Cocaine, speed, etc.). You can test for the presence of Provigil in the bloodstream but the test must be for that specific compound. A standard drug test (like for employment or standard court ordered drug tests) will NOT detect  Provigil nor will taking Provigil cause you to get a "false positive" for any illegal drugs.

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**An interesting note is that the Provigil is banned in the Olympics. Some doctors/researchers believe that if Provigil (Modafinil) is taken by a person that doesn't need it for medical reasons, that person may actually see a performance enhancing benefit. Because of this, the Olympics DO test for the drug & an athlete is disqualified if it is found on their system. This was first done in 2004 and as a result, 5 athletes were stripped of their medals.