[bradwill17bdw]

If I have a perscription from a doctor do I have to have a doctors note to take the meds a work

[Wondergirl]

What are your workplace rules for taking prescription meds?

Will the meds affect your work performance?

What kind of meds are they? (medical marijuana? An antibiotic?)

[bradwill17bdw]

vicoden I work at a desk on a computer my meds have no effect on my ability to work I desolve the meds in water or inhale the meds due to a hyper active relex I can't swollow small pills my doc is through the veteran affairs and I don't see the same doc most of the docs say its fine some say just put them in food put none will write it out on paper what to I do

[Wondergirl]

Did you talk to your boss or supervisor about the prescription? I certainly would clear it with my workplace because of some of its side effects --

Wikipedia: "Side-effects of hydrocodone/paracetamol are most commonly upset stomach, nausea, and altered mental status (e.g., dizziness, light headedness). Other more rare side-effects include allergic reaction, seizures, clammy skin, paranoia, hallucinations, severe weakness, dizziness, hyperventilation, unconsciousness, jaundice (yellowing of eyes or skin), unusual fatigue, bleeding, bruising, stomach pain,[3] constipation, dry mouth, decreased appetite, muscle twitches, sweating, hot flashes, itching, tinnitus, hearing loss, decreased urination, and altered sex drive. Vicodin also has depressant effects on the central nervous system. However, some of the less mundane effects can be desirable effects that are sought after by some. Those effects include euphoria and drowsiness, as well as slowing of the pulse."

[bradwill17bdw]

I don't have to have a doctors note if my name is on the bottle right I don't think it's there place to ask me about my meds as long as it not effecting my work

[Wondergirl]

How will you know it's not affecting your work?

If you have to finally admit what you're taking, it will be too late to make excuses.

Why not tell your supervisor? Did you check the office policy manual?

[Fr_Chuck]

It all depends on your work place rules,

Many places require you notify management of any prescription that can have effect on your job.
** and that depends on the listed side effects

[bradwill17bdw]

But just like on the bottle it says do not operate machines until you know how the medication effects you i know how it effects me and i haven't seen any pollicies on meds in the hand book

[Wondergirl]

Please don't type in caps. That's considered shouting and is against the site rules. Are you angry with us?

If the meds don't affect you in a bad way, and if there's no workplace rule that you must tell your supervisor about taking an opiate, then it sounds like you can keep this information to yourself.

I was on Darvocet for over a year, and that's a milder opiate than the one you are taking. It didn't affect my work, but did affect my mood.