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Question about prescription meds

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Bungholio, Jan 5, 2013.

  1. Jan 5, 2013 #1
    Bungholio

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    My doctor recently prescribed me 1 mg of klonopin a day for anxiety. What is the policy for
    benzodiazepines for commercial driving. The low dose I take doesn't affect my driving skills at all. I would hate to have to stop taking them. Do I need a doctors note stating the dose I take won't affect my diving ability or is this medication banned by dot. Any similiar info or advice. Thanks
     
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  3. Jan 5, 2013 #2
    ladyfire

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    From FMCSR 391.41 http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrguide.asp?section_type=A.

    "A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if:"

    "(12)(i) Does not use any drug or substance identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 Schedule I, an amphetamine, a narcotic, or other habit-forming drug.
    (ii) Does not use any non-Schedule I drug or substance that is identified in the other Schedules in 21 part 1308 except when the use is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner, as defined in §382.107, who is familiar with the driver's medical history and has advised the driver that the substance will not adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle."

    Clonazepam (Klonopin) is listed in Schedule IV. Google 21 CFR 21 1308.14 to see Schedule IV
     
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  4. Jan 5, 2013 #3
    cowboy tmc

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    you need to ask the who you work for. some med. are ok per DOT, but some company disprove of them.
     
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  5. Jan 5, 2013 #4
    Okieron

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    watch out for that stuff it darn near killed me !
     
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