Prescription Medications

Discussion in 'Questions To Truckers From The General Public' started by mpddadld, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. mpddadld

    mpddadld Bobtail Member

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    Just started taking Adderall for my A.D.D. problem. The presribed medicine is a narcotic which says stimulant on the label. Should I be taking this, or is it okay since it is prescribed by a Doctor. Gotta new job physical to take and I don't want to tell them I am taking something to help me not be stupid. But if I don't disclose information, will this medicine come up on the urine test?
     
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  3. 112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    i dont think you can drive a cmv on that
     
  4. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    The worse thing you can do is lie to a company. You'll have to find out before you take any drug test to be safe.
     
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  5. bigwillygbcs

    bigwillygbcs Light Load Member

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    I dont think you can have a CDL License anymore if you are taking this. ask FMCSA or a company if not ask your doctor for alternative
     
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  6. mpddadld

    mpddadld Bobtail Member

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    I checked. They can't hold anything against me. Not that I want to be on anything nor have to, but may want to. If I didn't know better I would think you got something against me cause of my disability. I'm just trying to better myself...
     
  7. notarps4me

    notarps4me Road Train Member

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    Who can't hold anything against you? It does not matter what your doc says if your meds is on a no list for a carriers insurance then you don't drive while on it.
     
  8. Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Awwwwwwwwwww, its ok, Obama still loves you.
     
  9. Raezzor

    Raezzor Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

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    Just have to love how people take stuff personal. It's not. When you get behind the wheel, anything that may affect your performance becomes a HUGE issue. You think it's just because the government got bored that we have all the federal and state regulations we must comply with?

    To be honest, I think just HAVING ADHD should disqualify you from driving. There's enough distractions out on the road to begin with, having someone with a physiologically shorter attention span is asking for trouble.

    And if you think that's discrimination, take a seat over there with all the folks who have high blood pressure, sleep apnea, etc., who are discriminated against because of their conditions every time they apply for a driving job. It's not about being jerks, it's about keeping you, your truck, your freight, and the motoring public safe. Period.

    If you can't understand that, please seek employment elsewhere.
     
  10. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You checked where? There are lots of guidelines but the FMCSA has the most. We all know you're trying to better yourself however, we're telling you what to expect. If the law says you can't take it and drive guess what you can't drive. There's also something you need to learn and that is some states have at will laws. Which means they can fire you for no reason whatsoever. So I suggest that you do some real deep research in the right places before you become a truckstop lawyer.
     
  11. bigwillygbcs

    bigwillygbcs Light Load Member

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    Dude we are trying to help you, you came here looking for advice don't get all pissy when you get it or even get bad news.

    There are alot of rules out there in this world of truck driving be through and read them all, and be honest with the company you are trying to work for becuase if your not and they find out they can fire you for lying and not disclosing info.

    Then what if you have an accident and kill someone due to your medicine and if you didn't disclose you will be getting nailed to the cross and looking at a jail cell for at least 5 years.

    Like I said not sure of all the rules but on certain types of medication you are disqualified form driving a CMV. Look in to it. Dont take your doctors word for it contact FMCSA and ask them. Just dont give them your name just ask them a question
     
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