I went to get my DOT physical today, required in Louisiana to take permit test, and my doctor gave me a prescription for Wellbutrin XL 150mg to help me quit smoking. I looked it up and found that it is primarily prescribed for depression but studies have found that it is effective in helping people to quit smoking. I do not suffer from depression, never have. I do not want to start taking the medication until I find out what Prime's policy is on this drug, being that it is also prescribed for depression.
Does anyone know what Prime's policy is concerning this medication?
Also are there any other drivers currently taking Wellbutrin?
Prescribed Medication
Discussion in 'Prime' started by 212Degrees, Jul 18, 2011.
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Providing your doctor faxes back the form filled out, you won't have any problems. (if you can, try to get the information before hand as it helps tremendously) Your only downside is you've been on the medicine for such a small amount of time, as a medicine like Welbutrin takes a while to adjust too.
Just make sure you tell them your on it or have been on it (if you get off of it), so it don't mess up your drug test.
You could also look at alternatives outside of medicine to help quit smoking, i used the gum sometime back and it worked well for me.
Side note, I'm on Celexa for depression. I told my recruiter, the nurse, and the dot doctor about it and they didn't care at all as my prescribing doctor said it wouldn't affect me negatively at all. -
I haven't started taking it yet and don't know if I will. I have never taken prescribed medication as it is. Other than an occasional antibiotic, like once every 3 years when I get sick. I am skeptical of starting a new medication during a transition period in my life. I'm afraid it may have some strange adverse effect that would have a negative impact on my career at Prime. Especially since it is something I can do without.
I tried the gum. Caused severe nausea. My doctor did however, off the record, tell me about an alternative method that worked for her husband. It is some sort of intense dose of vitamins administered intravenously over a 4 hour period. And poof. No more cravings. -
And not to be devils advocate, but the PSD program is extremely stressful, even just the first week. Then be driving something you have very little experience with. My point being, it'll be a very tough time to try to stay off cigarettes, especially if you just quit. -
I think you are right. I would be a shame to get kicked over having a nicotine fit. Thanks man. -
IIRC, Welbutrin is something that cannot be taken by a commercial driver. I'd call a recruiter and ask them if I were you...
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I was taking the drug klonipin for anxiety. I went to Prime and they sent me back home to see my doctor and get off this medication for 30 days, and then they said that I could come back if all goes well. If anyone is going to Prime to train and is on any type of medication I would check with my recruiter first to see if commercial drivers can be on the type of medication you are on.
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I also quit dipping the same way when I chewed for a few years.
-----Forgot to mention my friend had smoked for 32 years and quit totally cold turkey when you put your mind to something you can overcome, he just said 1 day I am done with this and quit about 1.5-2 packs a day to none, I think he had a few here and there but just quit, MIND over matter he always tell me even to this day, he did the same with alcohol. He is 4 years off both pretty awesome story.Last edited: Aug 2, 2011
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Wellbutrin and Chantix can have adverse effects. Both made me depressed and even suicidal thoughts and I'm not even near that way. I quickly stopped taking them.
Some people it doesn't bother and helps them quit as it blocks the urge to smoke. You never know until you try it.
I just find it weird it's used for depressed people and normal people it can make them depressed. Kind of like putting fire out with fire.
But many smokers are having huge success with Chantix. Lesser amounts with Wellbutrin.
I don't think it's a drug that effects your driving. If you are one that it makes depressed, you simply stop taking it. It would take a month of repeated use and severe depression before you run over a scalehouse or something.
That being said, you could get away with taking it. If something did happened, they look for narcotics and recreational drugs. I know many drivers that took it and drove.
Like Cage said, you have to have your mind right to succeed. There is no miracle drug. Only ones that assist you.
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