Does MEPS test for SOMA/carisoprodol?

[zeeeke32]

I'm going to MEPS in a couple of days and was wondering if they tested for SOMA. My recruiter told me that they didn't even test for benzos so I'm not sure. Anyone with some input I would appreciate it. I took a couple of Somas for my hamstrings....I pulled one running to get in shape and get my weight down. They weren't prescribed to me so I'm a little worrited about it. I don't do any other drugs and am clean across the board besides SOMA. Is this going to disqualify me?

[casey l]

somas only last a few days in your system im not sure if they check for them or no just drink a lot of water .

[SwayGirl]

First, when did you take them?
If its been over a week, many toxins will be flushed.
But if its anything less than 3 days.....
They will do a COMPLETE panel drug test.
This means they want to know EVERY darn
thing you are putting into your body.
Go see a Doctor ASAP, if you can.
See if he can't give you a script. (You may
need them some time again if you pull
a hamstring) That way you're in the clear.
Its NOT a narcotic but if they find something
in you like the Soma, (Carisoprodol) that
you don't have a prescription for, they WILL ask.
Good luck.
Check out these sites. They may have more info...

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/joiningthemilitary/a/mepsglance.htm

http://www.mepcom.army.mil/

Benefiting the US Army, US Navy, US Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard - Military.com

[zeeeke32]

Thank you all for your advices. And thanks for the sites too, I'll check them out.