Question about meds ands trucks

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by McKenna, May 2, 2016.

  1. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    You may get it ok'd by everyone and be on your way. The problem I see is if you have an accident and you're taken to the hospital for treatment and the other party have a lot of injuries. DOT goes through your truck and they come up with this prescription. Now it goes into the record and if it goes to court, and most likely it will, the lawyers will tear you apart saying that medication was the cause of this whole mess. Even if it wasn't you'll need to speed a lot of dollars proving otherwise.
     
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  3. LindaPV

    LindaPV Medium Load Member

    Lorazepam is a benzo. I don't think so...
     
  4. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    Guess I'll stop taking my methadone and go back to heroin.
     
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  5. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Why don't you try kicking all of it. Nowadays there's help and you can do it. There's no room in trucking for the way you are. You've just got to set your mind to it and you'll come out on top. Good luck.
     
  6. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    I'm a better driver and rock star when I'm drunk or high.
     
  7. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    I know I drive better when I'm stoned. A lot slower and other people don't make me mad.
     
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  8. Jubal3

    Jubal3 Heavy Load Member

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    If you're only taking it once at night for sleep, you should be fine. I use an off-label insomnia med. I have no issues. Granted it's not a benzo, but I wouldn't even think about DRIVING for about 5 hours after I took it.

    It's on my long form, never had anyone hassle me over it.
     
  9. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    I prefer acid but the boss doesn't like it so well.
     
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  10. Breaker-one-nine

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    Chicks love the benzos.
     
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  11. Sham3R

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    If I was able to get hired while taking Dexedine aka Dextromethamphetaine I think you'll be fine. It's on my Long Form and my prescription is notated with my company.
     
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