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  1. 20th May 2012, 10:57 AM #1
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    Depression and Driving - did you know?

    Given the highly moving discussions on opening up knowledge of depression/the black dog, it might be timely to remind ourselves that those of us taking medication for depression need to check in with our local licencing authorities, similar to the reporting requirements for a number of other diseases such as low or high blood pressure. See here for the WA version of examples Reporting a medical condition
    Failure to do so and follow any resultant reporting regimes and driving conditions could see you at odds with your insurance company in the event of any "problems". (ie uninsured/claim declined).
    Technically your doctor should be able to advise you, but they are also busy, hardworking souls who can't be expected to remember everything, and in the overall scheme of things, quite frankly I'd prefer mine to concentrate on getting me better, rather than worry about my danger to society. There are plenty of worse societal dangers out there.
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  2. 20th May 2012, 02:03 PM #2
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    I could drive for a while because of medications they were trialling on me slowed my reaction time and ability to think quickly.
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  3. 20th May 2012, 02:51 PM #3
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    It most certainly is up to your doctor or at least the pharmacist to go through any side affects, including what it will do to your driving.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tomalophicon View Post
    It most certainly is up to your doctor or at least the pharmacist to go through any side affects, including what it will do to your driving.
    I completely agree, but the point I'm trying to make is we have a legal obligation to report any such medication to the licencing authorities - who will then determine (not your Dr) whether you can keep using your licence and under what conditions. Big Brother is alve and well!
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    Yep, most definitely!
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    I'd be more worried about the times when moneys so tight I can't afford Medication and feel like taking a Semi on head on.
    No offence to Semi Drivers intended.
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  7. 20th May 2012, 06:50 PM #7
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    nearly every medicine will have a label, might effect you may cause drowsiness , don't operate heavy machinery or drive.
    That's Cold and flu tablets include.
    Nearly every body takes some type of med at a particular time. I bet they don't head the label.

    Diabetis is another thing you GP is oppose to report to driver's licencing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by It'sNotWorthComplaining! View Post
    nearly every medicine will have a label, might effect you may cause drowsiness , don't operate heavy machinery or drive.
    That's Cold and flu tablets include.
    Nearly every body takes some type of med at a particular time. I bet they don't head the label.

    Diabetis is another thing you GP is oppose to report to driver's licencing.
    I suspect it's more than the drowsiness they are concerned about - including Hymie's point.
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  9. 21st May 2012, 02:00 PM #9
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    I feel this thread and it's subject is poorly timed considering the sad experience of our Aulro mate. The only person who has the proper knowledge and understanding needed to make this 'recommendation' is your doctor, not the muppets who Renew your license.
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