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I am trying to find out if gabapentin is ok to be in the system (body) of a truck driver. Legal presciption from a doctor.

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Re: Verwon (# 2)

Why is illegal to self medicate yourself while being a trucke driver

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Jeanie, it depends on how much they've been taking and how long they've been on it.

To prevent the risk of seizures, they would also need to do a slow tapering of it, which could prolong the process.

Overall, it will likely take a month to taper and then several days for it to be eliminated from the body.

Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Any prescription drug with a warning label that states use care when operating a vehicle, vessel, or other machines is considered DUI if you have an accident and DUI releases the insurance liability to any victims of accident. CDL class A drivers and anti-seizure nerve drugs are highly forbidden along with narcotic drugs. Doctors don't care about FMCSA or DOT because if you crash and burn it's "job security" to hospitals.

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Well I'm also on gabapentin 300 mg I just had my DOT physical today and I passed it. I have a nerve problem in my lower back. I'm afraid to have the shot in my back for pain due to its side effects. The day they say I can't take it that's the day I'll stop driving and I don't have any side effects from taking it, and I take 2x day .

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What trucking companies allow you to take prescription Lyrica for nerve pain

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Hello, Jeanie! How are you?

I'm sorry, but from what I've found the answer is no. There is an automatic disqualification for anyone taking any type of antiseizure medication.

This is due to the fact that the person either has epilepsy, or if they are taking it for nerve pain or mood disorders, the medication could put them at risk of a seizure, if they miss a dose or are late taking it. Having a seizure while driving could be very dangerous.

The FDA lists the typical side effects to this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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