medications allowed ??

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by donnyl3, May 31, 2012.

  1. donnyl3

    donnyl3 Light Load Member

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    i heard to diffrent opinions on this,,i take hydrocodone, n have for the past 8 months with no side effects, im bringing a note from my dr. when i get to millington tn.,(taking a refresher course,2 wks.) .so i heard u cant take that type of meds..then i heard a dr note telling why is ok..also would that come out as a bad thing on the wiz quiz.?? if at all, and as showing what.???. my recrutier is on vacation n im goin to ask her nxt wk, but you guys might know if you had to go tru this before...thanks for ur help.
     
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  3. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    By the DOT with a doctors note is allowed. The catcher is you have to take a company DOT physical and you won't pass that one. You'll never get by the company hiring you. No insurance company will cover you. Get in a wreck and the lawyers will use that against you.
    Narcotics are highly frowned upon. People get DUI's when driving on them when holding the road or not.
    Yes they test for codeine related drugs in the drug test.

    The company will send you walking.

    Do a google search on "Ultima 5 Tens Unit". If you have back pain, these things work. Then you can drive.





     
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  4. Milkm4n

    Milkm4n Bobtail Member

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    Toradol nsaid pain reliever lidocain,tramadol the more dedicated the more medicated /shrug

    Dont take narcotics like i did and have to turn down invitations due to hair testing.
     
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  5. donnyl3

    donnyl3 Light Load Member

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    thanks for ur help..not what i wanted to hear tho..lol.. ,its not back pain or a physicial condition ,,i take them for headaches from neck injury.i will research the ultima site also..
     
  6. dibstr

    dibstr Road Train Member

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    If you can show a valid medical reason (Dr's note/prescription) for the med, the MRO shows the positive drug test as negative, however a physician performing a DOT physical has the option of rejecting the prescribing physician's opinion and not qualify you.


    Best regards
     
  7. Allow Me.

    Allow Me. Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Truck companies won't chance it, in case of accident, a sharp lawyer will win a lawsuit.
     
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  8. donnyl3

    donnyl3 Light Load Member

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    thank u for the information about the dot not approving.i did get to talk to my recrutr n she said the company will allow it ,but ur right ,dot might not,i dont have any physicial limits,strong,able to perform duties,no compliciations of any kind..would that be any help to me with the dot.?? if u would know.?
     
  9. donnyl3

    donnyl3 Light Load Member

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    is tramadol not a narcotic.?? i have taken that befor ,but not the same result. or effect as far as relief..if u know..thanks for ur reply
     
  10. Milkm4n

    Milkm4n Bobtail Member

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    It reacts on the same dreciptors as pain medicine when its metabolized thru th liver nothing shows via ua
     
  11. donnyl3

    donnyl3 Light Load Member

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    good to know ..thank u..
     
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