Medication and medicals

[Masbroughlad]

If I get offered a non-safety critical role, would the medical allow me to take prescribed medication controlling pain and blood pressure? Are they only seeking illegal drugs?

 

[wills]

Railway medicals don't just look for illegal drugs. There are other medications which would not be allowed because of their side effects. However, as you're talking about a non safety critical role so I would imagine that your medications wouldn't be a problem. The best thing to do is be up front and honest and explain your medications to the company and see what they say.

 

[pdeaves]

If I get offered a non-safety critical role, would the medical allow me to take prescribed medication controlling pain and blood pressure? Are they only seeking illegal drugs?

Prescribed medication is fine, but do declare it.

 

[TheVicLine]

As above, the medication is fine, but do make sure that you tell them about it.