Possible Restriction On My Medical Card, will I pass the physical?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Queenlizo, Apr 25, 2019.

  1. x1Heavy

    x1Heavy Road Train Member

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    Raging is the opposite of what I had in mind.

    Most people when they take certain medicines that are banned from trucking usually become zombies or stoned to the point of not being in control of that truck at all. You still have not explained the exact medicine you are on. There is a list we can check against directly from FMCSA and see if it is good or no good for trucking. And link to same so you can see for yourself. It's much easier to know now than to show up away from home and then be told that medicine is not compatible for trucking and not have a job.
     
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  3. Queenlizo

    Queenlizo Bobtail Member

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    Hi,

    I already checked that list and didn't see it there. I'll PM you what I'm on. You probably know of a different list.

    Thanks!
     
  4. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    The only substances that are BANNED are schedule 1 things and ANY medication used to control seizures. EVERYTHING else can be approved by a ME during the physical. Let's not overcomplicate this please!
     
  5. asphaltcowboy4x4

    asphaltcowboy4x4 Medium Load Member

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    I don’t see why not you legally have to take. A 10 hour break however I’m sure some companies want you do be able to do 8 2 splits still that’s 8 hours
     
  6. Queenlizo

    Queenlizo Bobtail Member

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    Deleted for privacy.
     
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  7. homeskillet

    homeskillet Road Train Member

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    It is the business of NO ONE HERE WHAT YOU ARE ON.

    You keep that stuff between you, your doctor, and the company medical review officer (MRO).

    You throw out stuff like that on this forum, and you may find yourself taking advice from, as a hypothetical example, someone who hasn't driven anything for about 10 years because they are on prescribed opiates.

    No one here is a doctor.
     
  8. Queenlizo

    Queenlizo Bobtail Member

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    You are totally right. It makes me nervous posting stuff like that.[/QUOTE]
     
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  9. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    This is my position as well. During the physical is the time to discuss meds. That was what I was trying to say in post #13.
     
  10. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    I am retired and disabled. I am taking 2 anti-epilepsy medications for control and take a 3rd PRN. I don't know what you are taking, however, I would have all the basics covered. I lost ALL my driving privileges because of epilepsy. I can't even do what George Jones used to do.
     
  11. Queenlizo

    Queenlizo Bobtail Member

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    Fortunately, I don't have epilepsy. I know that is an automatic denial of a medical card.
     
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