Lisinopril and Blood pressure----will it affect job physical?

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Peterbilt79, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. Peterbilt79

    Peterbilt79 Light Load Member

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    Morning all,

    just found out im being put on Lisinopril 10Mg a day, Doc didnt like where my blood pressure was 140/90 so she went ahead and did this, how many others are taking this same drug, did your company doc have any issue with it. Got orientation next week with TMC and want to make sure before i leave so if i can have it changed to something that wont cause a stir

    Peterbilt79
     
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  3. Sabine in Mo

    Sabine in Mo Medium Load Member

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    It is a blood pressure medicine, one you probably need to pass your DOT physical, not Heroin.
    Of course it is ok. You disclose this when you fill out you "long form" for your physical, that is it.
     
  4. LostSoulCA

    LostSoulCA Medium Load Member

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    I take it and have had no questions on two physicals.
     
  5. Peterbilt79

    Peterbilt79 Light Load Member

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    Thanks to all, im anxious to get this orientation over with, blood pressure is going up and down, stepped into doc's office, BP was 160/90 then 2 seconds later was down to 140/90........then back to 150/90, so they put me on Lisinopril, hope it helps..............

    Peterbilt79
     
  6. LostSoulCA

    LostSoulCA Medium Load Member

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    Mine is 110/50 or lower.
     
  7. bigtrucker_10

    bigtrucker_10 Bobtail Member

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    been on it for 3yrs now and my blood pressure is perfect.was as hi as yours before it.i take mor mlgs than you but its great for the BP.its no big deal
     
  8. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    You can take it, but it will give you a 1 year cert.
     
  9. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    don't tell them anything you will be better off
     
  10. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    They can get his medical record. Good way to get fired in orientation.:biggrin_2556:
     
  11. Sabine in Mo

    Sabine in Mo Medium Load Member

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    They can NOT get your medical record. I am not advocating anything here either way, but the HIPPA laws are very stringent. Without you releasing your medical records, in writing, to a specific person(s), how would they know.

    Who are "they", that have this power to just get anything? Doesn't work that way. Now, you probably want to disclose the use of the BP meds, but only so, that in case of a wreck, when there is a reason for someone to dig, especially a wreck with fatalities, they will try to hang you. That's when it truly counts to have been honest.

    There is NO WAY these fictional "they" can get your medical records during orientation.

    Your Health Information Is Protected By Federal Law

    Most of us believe that our medical and other health information is private and should be protected, and we want to know who has this information. The Privacy Rule, a Federal law, gives you rights over your health information and sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your health information.
     
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