medications and dot physical

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by intransit, Jun 15, 2014.

  1. intransit

    intransit Bobtail Member

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    interested in getting a cdl license,factory or manufacuring job is slow alot at times off the year and been there long time.i take very small dose of seroquel at nite,and question is if on anything like that no matter what dose or if at nite if you would be disqualified from dot physical? is physical required for all cdl license types? have not reasearcheed this alot
     
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  3. damutt

    damutt Road Train Member

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    not sure what seroquel is (non of my business) but yes a physical is required for all CDL types
     
  4. intransit

    intransit Bobtail Member

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    sleep aid for sleeping problems
     
  5. joseph1135

    joseph1135 Papa Murphy

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    If it's a narcotic then you need to disclose it.
     
  6. Schmuck

    Schmuck Bobtail Member

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    Seroquel is allowed by DOT. I take it and as long as it is noted, you should be good because when you do an urinalysis, it will show up on it.
     
  7. Wooly Rhino

    Wooly Rhino Road Train Member

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    [h=1]What medications disqualify a CMV driver?[/h]PreviousNext
    A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner.
    If a driver uses a drug identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 (391.42(b)(12)) or any other substance such as amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit forming drug, The driver is medically unqualified.
    There is an exception: the prescribing doctor can write that the driver is safe to be a commercial driver while taking the medication. In this case, the Medical Examiner may, but does not have to certify the driver.
    Any anti-seizure medication used for the prevention of seizures is disqualifying.
    Methadone use is disqualifying.
    The Medical Examiner has 2 ways to determine if any medication a driver uses will adversely affect safe operation of a CMV:
    1. Review each medication - prescription, non-prescription and supplement
    2. Request a letter from the prescribing doctor



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    seroquel is going to require your doctor's okay for you to drive. It is legal but it has side effects that I am sure you are aware of.

    I used Ambien. While it was legal it was stupid. Be safe and be careful.
     
  8. thelushlarry

    thelushlarry Road Train Member

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    Does these rules apply if I am self medicated and I approve it?
     
  9. ezover

    ezover Light Load Member

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    here's the answer.
    A driver cannot take a controlled substance or prescription medication without a prescription from a licensed practitioner.

    if it is a otc drug i think you are ok. I do not know of any otc drugs that disqualifi you from driving.

    there my be some but i have never heard of any.
     
  10. Schmuck

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    Any sleeping aids otc are prohibited.
     
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