medical question

[twoxland]

hi everyone i went to the prime student driver program, i passed all the tests... but when it came time for my phisical i put down the medication i was on and they sent me home, im curently on paxil, and risperdal i know for a fact paxil isnt a dot disqualifying drug. But dose anyone know about the risperdal i have been on this med for about 2 years with no side effects or dose someone have a link for the list of meds that do disqualify a driver.???im supost to get a letter from my phycitrist and send it to my recruter so am i screwed or are they playing the cya (cover your a!@) game with me any help would be great thank you. travis

[Kurbski]

Drugs dot com lists RX by name and listed this about your meds.

What should I avoid while taking Risperdal?

While you are taking Risperdal, you may be more sensitive to temperature extremes such as very hot or cold conditions. Avoid getting too cold, or becoming overheated or dehydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, especially in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously overheated and dehydrated while you are taking risperidone. Risperdal can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine, pain medication, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Risperdal.

[AlexJ81]

I think it's safe to say that you shouldn't be driving an 80,000lbs truck while you're taking that medication.

[twoxland]

u think? but do u know i dont mean to be a a!@ but i dont want your thoughts i want what the DOT says well i guess i should stop taking risperdal then, im not going down without a fight

[Roadhog]

The DOT is only interested in their list of dis qualifiers.
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...ction_toc=1322

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2...cfr1308.11.htm

The FMCSA has some additional rules that prohibit the use of legally prescribed controlled substances, but you will find they are derivatives of barbiturates, amphetamines, morphine, etc.
http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...engtesting.htm

Companies however have a list of their own. Some of it is based upon liabilities and risk assessment.

We've done discussions on this subject before. It would be nice to compile some of this for easier access, and other topics that often bring new drivers seeking answers, and make it a sticky. Any one up for the job?

[Jumbo]

Stock up on the Paxil if you are with Prime.

[Kurbski]

u think? but do u know i dont mean to be a a!@ but i dont want your thoughts i want what the DOT says well i guess i should stop taking risperdal then, im not going down without a fight

If I were you, I would try and see a physician and explain your new career path. Then he can get you on some different meds after researching the side effects. Think of it like a poker game. You have already shown your hand to prime. Don't be surprised if they put you all in with only 2 outs. Just take your losses and move on to another game.

Try to get on with another company after you see your doctor and don't falsify your dot medical records. Not saying that you would, but this will follow you especially if you have already disclosed and listed it on your long form. You usually sign a release to disclose information. DAC provides information about companies you work for,been fired from and applied to. If you are ever involved in a preventable accident with serious injuries, It's a paper trail any decent injury attorney can easily follow. Something will work out, just look at all of your options.

[freebird]

i dont want your thoughts

Yet that is what you asked in the first post!?
As stated a company can set its own disqualifiers in regards to drugs.

Probably the best response yet:

Stock up on the Paxil if you are with Prime.

[Rev.Vassago]

i dont want your thoughts

Yet that is what you asked in the first post!?

Yeah, but he meant that he only wanted people's thoughts that agreed with his.

[freebird]

i dont want your thoughts

Yet that is what you asked in the first post!?

Yeah, but he meant that he only wanted people's thoughts that agreed with his.

Note to self.....sensitivity!
How ya been Rev???

[Useless]

Stock up on the Paxil if you are with Prime.

Well Stated, Jumbo!!

CRIME, Inc. did him a HUGE favor by turning him away!!

PRIME, INC. = P.lease R.emember I.'m ME.ntally INC.ompetent!!

[Uturn2001]

u think? but do u know i dont mean to be a a!@ but i dont want your thoughts i want what the DOT says well i guess i should stop taking risperdal then, im not going down without a fight

What you need to do is talk to your doctor and find an alternative medication without the potential for causing safety related side effects. Don't just stop taking your medications. The potential consequences are far worse.

[harleypiper]

Stock up on the Paxil if you are with Prime.

Well Stated, Jumbo!!

CRIME, Inc. did him a HUGE favor by turning him away!!

PRIME, INC. = P.lease R.emember I.'m M.entally INC.ompetent!!

Oh that clears it up then, I thought it meant
P Prime R ecruits I illegal M mexican E employees

[twoxland]

well... I would like to thank those of you who had something to say that acually helped. To the rest im glad you stated your thoughts but i'm not sure at the moment if i really care. I'm sorry that i have to take meds to control an illness i have no control over. Do you think i just decided one day oh hey im gonna have clinical depression? NO!! far from it. Maybe some of you shouldnt be so quick to judge. Im sorry i even came to this board for help casue oh hey im not a truck driver and i didnt know. And lets remind our selfs im not equal to all of you casue i dont drive truck. I thought i could come here and at least get an answer with out getting flamed for having an illness i have no control over... but i can see now that trucking has changed since my grand father and father drove maybe for now im better off taking my MCAT score and going with it casue i havent been turned away by any company but i dont think after reading all of this if this is really they way i want to pay for med school

[Useless]

well... I would like to thank those of you who had something to say that acually helped. To the rest im glad you stated your thoughts but i'm not sure at the moment if i really care. I'm sorry that i have to take meds to control an illness i have no control over. Do you think i just decided one day oh hey im gonna have clinical depression? NO!! far from it. Maybe some of you shouldnt be so quick to judge. Im sorry i even came to this board for help casue oh hey im not a truck driver and i didnt know. And lets remind our selfs im not equal to all of you casue i dont drive truck. I thought i could come here and at least get an answer with out getting flamed for having an illness i have no control over... but i can see now that trucking has changed since my grand father and father drove maybe for now im better off taking my MCAT score and going with it casue i havent been turned away by any company but i dont think after reading all of this if this is really they way i want to pay for med school

MCAT, Twoxland??

Better study a little Remedial English first!!

The flaming didn't start until after you copped such an attitude...... which began upon your second posting to this thread. All anybody told you was that on those meds, they didn't think you should be driving a big truck...... To which you quickly told them that you didn't care what they thought!!

If you don't care what experienced drivers think, then why did you solicit their advice in the first place?? Mental health issues aside, and meds or not, with your piss poor attitude will get you nowhere in this business..... and if you even think of trying to bring that attitude into a Med. School Prof's class, you'll be out on your ass before the first class session ends!!

Did it ever occurr to you that as experienced drivers, these people might know something you don"t??

Gotta' little secret to tell you, 2x!!

Most medikul skuulz rekwire you too be abel two rite on more than a kindergarten levul !!
:P

[harleypiper]

well... I would like to thank those of you who had something to say that acually helped. To the rest im glad you stated your thoughts but i'm not sure at the moment if i really care. I'm sorry that i have to take meds to control an illness i have no control over. Do you think i just decided one day oh hey im gonna have clinical depression? NO!! far from it. Maybe some of you shouldnt be so quick to judge. Im sorry i even came to this board for help casue oh hey im not a truck driver and i didnt know. And lets remind our selfs im not equal to all of you casue i dont drive truck. I thought i could come here and at least get an answer with out getting flamed for having an illness i have no control over... but i can see now that trucking has changed since my grand father and father drove maybe for now im better off taking my MCAT score and going with it casue i havent been turned away by any company but i dont think after reading all of this if this is really they way i want to pay for med school

I didn't read one statement where someone judged you or flamed you for your illness. This is just a site for some information and some fun as far as I'm concerned so if you want to drive a truck you better grow an extra layer of skin. I'm guessing you still live at home.

[Roadhog]

Yes, please keep taking your prescribed medication.
Go see your Doctor, and tell him you wish to pursue a driving career. Tell him you have concerns about being dis qualified due to your medication, and is there some way he can help you treat your illness, and not pose a risk in driving. There may be some new medications available, and it may take working with your Doctor for a few weeks to come up with a solution, which will not be a safety concern.

Also, talk to the safety department of the company you are interested in. It's not the DOT you will have to satisfy, if you are on the prescribed medications you have mentioned. Those medications are not a part of any DOT dis qualifier. Companies have their own list, which has much to do with insurance companies, and legal issues, in the event of an accident, whether the fault is the drivers or not. Take this list to your Doctor, so that everyone is on the same page.

I think that you wisely chose to come here first for answers and advise. :P Have your Doctor or the Safety manager call us, if they need any consultation. We have experts on staff 24/7.

Tell your Doctor we said he needs to give you a letter indicating your medical treatment, in detail, and that you are cleared for driving a CMV. He will also have issued you a DOT med card, with his recommended clearance period. It may be 6 months to begin with. Take this with you to company orientation. The company you want to hire on with, will want you to see their own Doctor. If you go in armed with your proper pedigree, you should be good to go.
You are not going to fail a UA test, as long as your prescriptions are in order.

Sorry you have to deal with something like this, but as you are aware, it is under your control to manage. If it presents limitations, you will have to deal with it, and seriously, we will try to offer you what help we can.

[Useless]

Yes, please keep taking your prescribed medication.

Actually, Roadhog;

I think he should tell his doctor that he needs to have his dosage increased.

With an attitude like his, he'd need a heavy dose of Ex-Lax before they could do brain surgery on him!!

.....Of course, given his attitude and linguistic skills, after they give him the Ex-Lax, I doubt there will be much brain left to operate on!!
:sad:

[Roadhog]

Yeah Bro...that is like throwing raw meat to a bunch of animals. :P

We have some members who should be on medication as well, or a fist full of ex-lax, because they obviously are so full of crap.

...but that's another story. :?

[Useless]

Yeah Bro...that is like throwing raw meat to a bunch of animals. :P

We have some members who should be on medication as well, or a fist full of ex-lax, because they obviously are so full of crap.

...but that's another story. :?

He reminds me of our old friend "Spencerain" ...... on drugs!!...... Ready to take another crack at being a Fleece Operator!!