Will Hydrocodone show up as an opiate

[Melissa R]

I read on Erowid that Hydrocodone and Vicodin are not tested for in standard tests because they don't break down into morphine. But does this mean that they won't show up as an opiate ??

[ll_lugo]

It shouldn't show up as an opiate. The Erowid article on hydrocodone and testing says, "Many opiate tests test only for morphine (which both codeine and heroin break down into). This is true for both home/business kits and laboratory testing."

EDIT:
LC is wrong. Hydrocodone and codeine are two different drugs. Hydrocodone is also known as dihydrocodeinone, it is derived from codeine and thebaine. Hydrocodone does not break down into morphine so it will not show up on most opiate tests. Codeine (methylmorphine), on the other hand, does break down into morphine so it will show up on an opiate test.

[hdbaby100]

Yes it is possible that they will, especially on OTC drug tests. However if you have a prescription for what you are taking just explain to the tester the current medications you are on (they should ask), and be prepared to show the prescription to them. Remember to disclose all meds, some antibiotics have been proven to cause a false positive for heroin.