Yes, and if one does show positive for a prescribed medication (Verified by the prescribing physician to the driver who relays it to the MRO) the MRO records it as a negative. Even tough a negative is recorded by the MRO, the MRO is under no obligation to accept the prescribing physicians opinion and can refuse to certify the driver.
Is Klonipin a banned drug for CDL?
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Eagle66, Aug 27, 2010.
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Where you from Coonass? I grew up in S. Louisiana, even used to be one of the Louisiana boys in blue chasing trucks down the hwy..
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I think your fine. I have my CDLB from 2000-2007 and never had a problem. Tested every year and randomly. Less said better.
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When asking questions about medications, a board isn't the best place to get a straight answer.
Speak with any company you are considering, about your concerns. While many drugs are 'legal' to drive with, many companies have their own requirements, often due to insurance constraints.
Regulations change often.
A 'dirty' drug screen simply means you tested positive for a drug not prescribed to you. I take Naproxen (anti inflamatory). When I test, I show positive, but since it is prescribed by my doctor and approved by my company, I am clean.
If someone else without a prescription had it turn up in their screen at my company, they would be 'dirty' and subject to dismissal and note on their DAC for a 'Postive Drug Test'. Not something you ever want.
As for Klonopin? My brother took it for four years while driving for Schnieder. No problem. That was eight years ago. It would not be approved with the company I drive for now.HotH2o Thanks this. -
Naproxen is OTC. I take it occasionally.
You must be taking a huge dosage prescribed for you by the Doc.Roadmedic Thanks this. -
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I take 500mg twice a day. Been doing that for years. Didn't know it was OTC now. Didn't use to be. Only costs me $10 per month under my prescription plan.
I have some calcification of a couple vertabrae in my neck as a result of a head on back in 74. Works great. -
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