BP meds ?
#1
05-30-2008, 10:46 PM
BP meds ?
Question:
If you take BP medication does that automatically put you on a 1 year rotation for your DOT physical. I notice while filling out an application that they specifically ask 'Can you pass a 2 year physical' I passed my last 2 physicals but have the feeling this time around I will need to bring my BP down about 4 points or so.
#2
05-31-2008, 01:48 AM
Re: BP meds ?
Originally Posted by zipy46
Question:
If you take BP medication does that automatically put you on a 1 year rotation for your DOT physical. I notice while filling out an application that they specifically ask 'Can you pass a 2 year physical' I passed my last 2 physicals but have the feeling this time around I will need to bring my BP down about 4 points or so.
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05-31-2008, 02:12 AM
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391.41(b)(6)
A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person: Has no current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with the ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. Hypertension alone is unlikely to cause sudden collapse; however, the likelihood increases when target organ damage, particularly cerebral vascular disease is present. This advisory criteria is based on FMCSA's Cardiovascular Advisory Guidelines for the Examination of CMV Drivers, which used the Sixth Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (1997). Stage 1 hypertension corresponds to a systolic BP of 140-159 mmHg and/or a diastolic BP of 90-99 mmHg. The driver with a BP in this range is at low risk for hypertension-related acute incapacitation and may be medically certified to drive for a one-year period. Certification examinations should be done annually thereafter and should be at or less than 140/90. If less than 160/100, certification may be extended one time for three months. A blood pressure of 160-179 systolic and/or 100-109 diastolic is considered Stage 2 hypertension, and the driver is not necessarily unqualified during evaluation and institution of treatment. The driver is given a one time certification of three months to reduce his or her blood pressure to less than or equal to 140/90. A blood pressure in this range is an absolute indication for antihypertensive drug therapy. Provided treatment is well tolerated and the driver demonstrates a BP value of 140/90 or less, he or she may be certified for one year from the date of the initial exam. The driver is certified annually thereafter. A blood pressure at or greater than 180 (systolic) and 110 (diastolic) is considered Stage 3, high risk for an acute BP-related event. The driver may not be qualified, even temporarily, until reduced to equal to or less than 140/90 and treatment is well tolerated. The driver may be certified for 6 months and biannually (every 6 months) thereafter if at recheck BP is equal to or less than 140/90. Annual recertification is recommended if the medical examiner does not know the severity of hypertension prior to treatment.
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#4
05-31-2008, 02:48 AM
Originally Posted by Uturn2001
391.41(b)(6)
A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person: Has no current clinical diagnosis of high blood pressure likely to interfere with the ability to operate a commercial motor vehicle safely. Hypertension alone is unlikely to cause sudden collapse; however, the likelihood increases when target organ damage, particularly cerebral vascular disease is present. This advisory criteria is based on FMCSA's Cardiovascular Advisory Guidelines for the Examination of CMV Drivers, which used the Sixth Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Pressure (1997). Stage 1 hypertension corresponds to a systolic BP of 140-159 mmHg and/or a diastolic BP of 90-99 mmHg. The driver with a BP in this range is at low risk for hypertension-related acute incapacitation and may be medically certified to drive for a one-year period. Certification examinations should be done annually thereafter and should be at or less than 140/90. If less than 160/100, certification may be extended one time for three months. A blood pressure of 160-179 systolic and/or 100-109 diastolic is considered Stage 2 hypertension, and the driver is not necessarily unqualified during evaluation and institution of treatment. The driver is given a one time certification of three months to reduce his or her blood pressure to less than or equal to 140/90. A blood pressure in this range is an absolute indication for antihypertensive drug therapy. Provided treatment is well tolerated and the driver demonstrates a BP value of 140/90 or less, he or she may be certified for one year from the date of the initial exam. The driver is certified annually thereafter. A blood pressure at or greater than 180 (systolic) and 110 (diastolic) is considered Stage 3, high risk for an acute BP-related event. The driver may not be qualified, even temporarily, until reduced to equal to or less than 140/90 and treatment is well tolerated. The driver may be certified for 6 months and biannually (every 6 months) thereafter if at recheck BP is equal to or less than 140/90. Annual recertification is recommended if the medical examiner does not know the severity of hypertension prior to treatment.
the most you are suppose to get is an annual certification.
only if it has been high during an exam, if he has passed the last 2 and his pressure is okay, then he should be able to get it for 2 years
#5
05-31-2008, 03:25 AM
If your on BP meds, you only qualify for 1 year.
If your BP is fine and you dont take meds, you get 2 years.
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#6
05-31-2008, 05:05 AM
Originally Posted by Jimbpard
If your on BP meds, you only qualify for 1 year.
If your BP is fine and you dont take meds, you get 2 years. from the fmsca website 41. If a driver with hypertension has lowered his blood pressure to normal range, lost weight, and is off medications, can he/she be certified for 2 years? 163 This is the Medical Examiner's decision. so nana nana boo-boo
#7
05-31-2008, 05:50 AM
...if i go to my personal dock and get BP meds why do i need
to say anything to the truck doctor? They do not appear on any kind of drug test...its no ones bizz, especially Big Bro's :lol: _________________________________ Alot of people is just a little elevated...life tends to do that...if it were 250 over 120 then its a different story. (last check mine went to 140/86) _________________________________ Honesty is never the best policy History is but lies agreed upon. :roll:
#8
05-31-2008, 06:24 AM
Originally Posted by zipy46
...if i go to my personal dock and get BP meds why do i need
to say anything to the truck doctor? They do not appear on any kind of drug test...its no ones bizz, especially Big Bro's :lol: Give up the fast food and twinkees and start exercising. You will stop being fat and disgusting and your blood pressure will come down to where it is supposed to be.
#9
05-31-2008, 06:30 AM
Originally Posted by zipy46
...if i go to my personal dock and get BP meds why do i need
to say anything to the truck doctor? They do not appear on any kind of drug test...its no ones bizz, especially Big Bro's :lol: if your bp is fine, then I agree, so why did you ask? _________________________________ Alot of people is just a little elevated...life tends to do that...if it were 250 over 120 then its a different story. (last check mine went to 140/86) Stage 1 hypertension corresponds to a systolic BP of 140-159 mmHg and/or a diastolic BP of 90-99 mmHg. The driver with a BP in this range is at low risk for hypertension-related acute incapacitation and may be medically certified to drive for a one-year period. Certification examinations should be done annually thereafter and should be at or less than 140/90. If less than 160/100, certification may be extended one time for three months. _________________________________ Honesty is never the best policy History is but lies agreed upon. :roll:
#10
05-31-2008, 06:31 AM
Originally Posted by zipy46
...if i go to my personal dock and get BP meds why do i need
to say anything to the truck doctor? :roll:
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