meds

[rickstephens]

ok tryed to tell the truth about meds im on looks like wrong thing to do... when they ask about types of meds of other medcial q. should i keep mouth shut ...... thanks

[Sheepdancer]

Telling the truth isnt the wrong thing to do. If you are on meds that caused the company to refuse you, you shouldnt be driving. Its a safety issue.

[Sealord]

rickstephens You did know what meds aren't acceptible for a CDL holder, right? Check with your doc and see if there are other meds that are OK for your condition but are not proscribed for a driver to take. BOL

[Uturn2001]

If you lie about what medications you are taking and/or why you are taking them then if you are in an accident you will be left holding the bag. The company will disown you, the lawyers for the plaintiffs will come after you with a vengence and you will have almost no chance of winning any kind of law suit.

Some companies have a list about 2 miles long of medications they will not allow their drivers to take, other companies are not so close minded and will allow almost any prescription meds so long as the examing and/or prescribing doctor deems they do not pose a safety risk.

Talk with you personal doctor about the medications you currently take and ask if any of them pose any kind of risk of you driving a CMV. If s/he says yes then find out if there are other treatment options. If s/he says no then ask for a letter, on office letterhead, listing the meds you are on, the reason for the medication, and that they do not pose a hazard for you to take and operate a CMV.

[Scott F]

Rich, here's what your MD NEEDS to know! If your doctor is not familiar with the FMCSR, get him (or her) a copy. As Uturn said, don't lie or keep anything back from the company you drive for, 'cause things like that have a habit of comming back and bitting you on the a@#!


§391.41 Physical qualifications for drivers

(b)(12)(i) Does not use a controlled substance identified in 21 CFR 1308.11 Schedule I, an amphetamine, a narcotic, or any other habit-forming drug.

(b)(12)(ii) Exception. A driver may use such a substance or drug, if the substance or drug is prescribed by a licensed medical practitioner who:

(b)(12)(ii)(A) Is familiar with the driver's medical history and assigned duties; and

(b)(12)(ii)(B) Has advised the driver that the prescribed substance or drug will not adversely affect the driver's ability to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.