Does a bipolar diagnosis disqualify me from truck driving?

And you acquired your medical degree from the "University of the Truck Stop Lunch Counter" right.

Thanks doc.....

 

phsycosis is bad mmmmk its not the same as bi polar. i doubt there is any bi polar drivers on TTR....wait i take that back haha

 

A driver at a former company was DQd from driving after disclosing to the company that he was taking bupropion (wellbutrin) for depression. They demanded a statement from his doc that the bupropion would no longer be prescribed before he was cleared to drive. He told me: Would they rather I drive unmedicated??
Good point. never mind that bupropion is also used for quitting smoking. Too much ignorance and knee-jerk judgement.... Here, this one needs a hug...

I like the T-shirt that says: You're just jealous because the voices only talk to me...

Hey! If you are married to someone with multiple personalities, does that make you a polygamist-by-proxy??

 

I AM A PROFESSIONAL....
you just want to hear the answers YOU WANT to hear, and not the truth...typical of many that come to this website...

 

I was married to a bipolar woman. At times it was very trying, medication helped. It really depends on what medicationis prescribed and is it DOT approved.

Personally, I think Americans as a whole are over prescribed these days... better living through chemistry I guess.

 

The OP seems to require Meds to control/reduce the effects of his ailment. Sounds like his ailment was/is serious enough to merit disability. Does not sound like a good fit for a safety sensitive job like ours where we face the aggravation of dealing with erratic drivers numerous times a day. Just my 2cents.

 

I would not only got to a doctor that does dot exams but find a company that will hire you first. look into several companies to get an indication on how the industry feels about folks with your condition.

Sounds like after 12 years you've got it under control and your keeping up on it. Good luck to you, I hope it works out.

 

This issue is not about discrimination or companies being mean. This is an issue about jackpot justice. There is no way that companies CAN take the risks of having a driver on a lot of these medications as their LISTED and noted side effects are a liability nightmare.. We are NOT talking about a driver ON these meds having a reaction to or a side effect and getting in an accident. We are talking about a driver who is on these med and the meds working wonderfully being involved in a collision with someone else who was 100% in the wrong. Once the trail lawyers get a hold of the list of medications that the driver is on, they note the side effects and it instantly becomes a FACTOR in the accident and they sue for damages based on the potential of the drugs side effects. NO ONE should blame the companies for not volunteering to take on the very real possibility of paying out millions in damages when there are candidates who do not present these dangers. Nothing has to be true to have to sue and litigation is expensive.. this is the reason that there are so many settlements before trials. Its blackmail.

 

There was this guy going to C-1. He got halfway through. They called him up while he was in the truck. They knew he was bipolar. There was some medication he was on. He couldn't drive anymore. They sent him home. I was in the truck when they called him.