Celebrity Justice
Analyzing Britney's Urine -- It's Not Provigil

There are reports circulating that Britney's positive drug test last week was the result of Provigil, a prescription for treatment of narcolepsy. Well, we're told it ain't so.

In generic drug testing -- the type performed on Britney -- there is not a special screening for Provigil.

In addition, we know the tests actually performed on Spears (until last week) all came back negative, and she had been taking Provigil before that. The plot thickens.

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256. This is stupid. Leave the Girl alone. These drug tests are not worth spit. Ibuprofen (Motrin) OTC can make you test positive for Narcotics. Ask any Trucker. What an effing Witch Hunt. Where's this being done? Salem Mass. with Jessie Borden?

Posted at 4:13PM on Nov 13th 2007 by WickliffePreston

257. The comments here are quite comical. I am getting quite a kick out of listening to those of you who live vicariously through people like Britney defend her and make excuses for her. You have no idea what you are talking about, but keep yapping anyway. "Britney is not and has never been on drugs"....hahahaha!!! You are kidding, right??
Ok, let me point out the obvious lies being passed off by her reps. They claim Provigil is giving her a false positive for amphetamines. This is not true. Provigil does not cause a false + for speed. Even if it did, why has this drug not caused a false positive before this? She does not have narcolepsy. Provigil is being used to treat her amphetamine abuse\dependency\addiction. Just look at her crazy behavior lately... she is using speed. She slipped up and used speed again, and the drug test caught her. She is using the "provigil for narcolepsy" cover up.

Posted at 5:08PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Britnety's Doctor

258. britneys children need to be taken away from her including taken away visitation rights until she she grows up and relizes she needs help and gets the help she needs.i have heard people say oh she so young being a mother she will do better.ist of all she is not that young being a mother.i see younger then her who are moms and they are great at it.i was 25 when i had my 1st child .its all due to her taking drugs and drinking all the time.straighten out your life now before its to late and your sons lose you from an overdose.

Posted at 5:07PM on Nov 13th 2007 by louise

259. To anyone out there that thinks this girl that looks like my dad's old hound dog that was epileptic and doped up on phenobarbitral is hot at all, let me just say this;

I wouldn't fugg her with your dLck, that nasty hoe ain't got nothing to give me....well besides maybe a few STDs.

I'm really starting to feel like an idiot for even clicking on this link, who really cares that if the girl sneezes an 8 ball might come flying out...The girl doesn't even realize the concept ~red means stop ... green means go~....

I mean c'mon people, let her waste away and pretend she's fooling everyone that she doesn't have a drug problem, especially meth which I've personally destroy very promising lives and futures...As long as her kids aren''t threatened by being given to her unsupervised, it's nobodies business but the cops and court system......

Friggin rediculous that so many people make a living waiting outside hoping to catch a picture of her fugging up again, and Americans pay money to see and read about it....We are becoming a nation of imbecils, if we haven't already.

Posted at 5:05PM on Nov 13th 2007 by R2thaC2thaB

260. There are plenty of substances or conditions which can cause false positives for Amphetamines - not the least of which is an over the counter dietary supplement! don't get all excited TMZ i know you want to beat up on this young girl till she commits suicide but it could be perfectly innocent in light of the fact that all previous drug tests were NEGATIVE... see the list here...
Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, propylephedrine, phenylephrine, or desoxyephedrine
(Nyquil, Contact, Sudafed, Allerest, Tavist-D, Dimetapp, etc)
Phenegan-D, Robitussin Cold and Flu, Vicks Nyquil
Over-the-counter diet aids with phenylpropanolamine (Dexatrim, Accutrim)
Over-the-counter nasal sprays (Vicks inhaler, Afrin)
Asthma medications (Marax, Bronkaid tablets, Primatine Tablets)
Prescription medications (Amfepramone, Cathne, Etafediabe, Morazone,phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine, benzphetamine, fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine,dexdenfluramine,Redux, mephentermine, Mesocarb, methoxyphenamine, phentermine,amineptine, Pholedrine, hydroymethamphetamine, Dexedrine, amifepramone, clobenzorex,fenproyorex, mefenorex, fenelylline, Didrex, dextroamphetamine, methphenidate, Ritalin,pemoline, Cylert, selegiline, Deprenyl, Eldepryl, Famprofazone) Kidney infection, kidney disease, Liver disease, diabetes

Posted at 5:40PM on Nov 13th 2007 by TCasteli

261. I'm a psychiatric nurse practitioner (who works with a lot of substance abuse clients.) Actually, while Provigil would not give a false positive for amphetamine, Albuterol does. This is only true of a drug screen - a cheap, like $12 screening tool. What usually happens is a screening is done first - there are lots of false positives for many different types of drugs - and anything positive would be sent out for the more expensive ($300 or so) drug test.
Provigil would NOT be something given to bipolar clients. Like SSRIs, it could cause a rapid manic episode. If she truly has Provigil ordered, she probably has a doctor who is trying to keep her happy without giving her Schedule II drugs like Adderall. It's definitely not as strong but some people become a little euphoric on it. And it's not just for narcolepsy (although that's its supposedly main use.) Doctors are also allowed to order it for "shift workers."

Posted at 1:45AM on Nov 14th 2007 by Rachel Braun

262. ICON? Are you serious,Cowgirl?

Posted at 6:58PM on Nov 13th 2007 by sonique

263. Her hair should have grown out enough by now for her to get rid of those dread extentions and wear a cute, short style. She ought to spend more time with her kids than on her hair.

Posted at 7:16PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Kate

264. Okay this is the Twilight Zone Correct? Or we have all entered a new Demision? Or we all just as Nuts as huum wonder who. Don't even say Thanks for the Comment
Have a Nice Day

Posted at 7:29PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Laura

265. She's probably on adderall. Its prescription for ADD. I think alot of stars take it. Makes you not ever hungry and lose weight........she's probably trying to lose weight.

It had to be prescribed to her tho. Or she's got some friend thats gets them for her. They are pretty highly controlled.

Posted at 7:57PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Tiffster

266. Enough about her already. Who cares anymore? She is a loser. Take her kids away from her already before she injures or kills them.

Posted at 7:59PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Snakeman

267. Has anyone looked up "Leave Britney Alone" on urbandictionary.com??

Everytime I hear a fan say it, I laugh my @$$ off now. :D

Seriously, go check it out... it's been turned into a defensive response when someone critiques your inappropriate/irresponsible behavior.

Example:

(Molly gets drunk and drives home from the bar.)

Friend: "Molly, you shouldn't be driving drunk! You have a kid! What if something
happened to you??"

Molly: "LEAVE BRITNEY ALONE!"

Posted at 9:07PM on Nov 13th 2007 by WantedIn49States

268. Does anyone know the brand of the sunglasses she has on her face? i really like them and i cant find them anywhere.. THANKS!

Posted at 1:18PM on Nov 18th 2007 by Sunglass Freak

269. Provigil is not legal speed and is used for a host of label medical and psychiatric problems including depression and ADD. I think with all of the pressure in her life we can all say that she may be experiencing some emotional problems that may require her to take drugs like these. As far as her drug test, there are many over the counter as well as prescription drugs that can cause a false positive for amphetamines so lets not be so quick to judge Britney!

Posted at 7:18AM on Nov 16th 2007 by Jamie Lynn

270. Shar Jackson is really Michael Jacksons sister

Posted at 1:50AM on Nov 19th 2007 by NEWS FLASH

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