prescribed valium

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  1. TaterFox

    TaterFox Medium Load Member

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    I took a Dr note and was on Hydro’s up until the Testing, but just realized you were specifically mentioning Vals, my bad. Moving on.
     
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  3. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    : Note I quoted you by accident, sorry:
    Benzo's are only prohibited if you are like me taking them for seizure control. This ban actually applies to any drug being used for that purpose. I don't know what the panel tests are for hair. I do know the FMCSA required urine testing does not test for Benzo's. So as far as urine tests go I doubt a Benzo is going to pop up. However because of "other" concerns I would not be taking a benzo and attempting to drive without at least discussing it with your private care physician. I take Midazolam for seizure control. I only take it as needed. I know how I feel 30 minutes after taking this medication. Knowing how this drug feels and how it effects me, would scare me to death knowing someone was driving an 18 wheeler.
     
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  4. GreenPete359

    GreenPete359 Road Train Member

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    No. Sometimes no means yes. We need somebody from California to clarify this for us.
     
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  5. jwitt37

    jwitt37 Bobtail Member

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    No, I don't use it regularly just given in the hospital. Over two days maybe 150 -200mg?
     
  6. Brettj3876

    Brettj3876 Road Train Member

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    When I was younger I was on Xanax for anxiety/insomnia (as needed not daily) and I fully agree I don't want to share the road with someone spaced out on benzodiazepines.
     
  7. kemosabi49

    kemosabi49 Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I wouldn't mention it, but if it shows up and they say something, then I would show them a letter from the doc. Never volunteer any information that is not specifically asked for.
     
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  8. Moose1958

    Moose1958 Road Train Member

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    Of the Banzos I think Midazolam especially in my dosage is one of the nasty Benzos. This is also know as Versed and is used with Fentanyl to relax someone about to go through a medical procedure. I know they used this mixture on me back several months ago when I had my Heart Catheterization. Some of these Benzos are dangerous to take. When i see my seizures are starting to come in clusters I take Midazolam in syrup form. One of the directions was to stay in and don't even attempt to use stairs. Benzos are not something to be messing around with AND I think the FMCSA /DOT will look into them more.
     
  9. Av8torcrj

    Av8torcrj Light Load Member

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    A couple days of prescribed meds aren’t going to show up in hair. That test is for long term use/abuse. Doesn’t matter anyway, it was prescribed. Just be honest and you’ll be fine. Schneider may be thorough but they aren’t unfair or unreasonable. They want to hire you.
    It’s a solid organization. Welcome.
     
  10. driverdriver

    driverdriver Road Train Member

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    Solid lol , guessing your pretty new to Schneider.
     
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