Adderall + Job

Phunbaba

Let me start by saying I have a prescription.

But,

during the interview process, I didn't mention I take adderall. (My bad I really should have)

I'm taking a drug test tomorrow and I plan on bringing my prescription with me, but basically my question is this: how screwed am I?

Should I call them and inform them, or at least e-mail them? Or am I over reacting?

The job is driving a truck btw.

BACKGROUND INFO:

I am a 28 y/o male. Currently, Jobless.

I started taking adderall about 2 months ago. Before this I had never taken it. I underdose, as suggested by my psychiatrist, he wanted me to find the lowest possible dose that would work for me.

At most I will end up using about 20 mg in one day (one pill), most days I'll use half that. Regardless, I started noticing an immediate improvement,I started sending out 4 job applications a

day instead of my usual 1 per week. I don't sleep during the day anymore. Of course now I see what a double-edged sword Adderall is. I wouldn't have gotten the interview if not for Adderall, and I

won't get the job because of it. Funny really. I guess I ditch the meds and try again?

Homeless

In my experience with drug testing, they don't bring up specific medications during a job interview, only when you get to the testing facility. You should be fine just showing them that you have a prescription for it.

schuss

If you have a prescription and it doesn't have a "don't operate heavy machinery" warning, you should be fine. The point of drug tests is to weed out people who can't stay off weed etc. for the time it takes to flush the system. They also get breaks on their insurance.

Phunbaba

On the bottle "This Drug May Impair the Ability to Drive or Operate Machinery. Use Care Until You Become Familiar With its Effects" I guess i'll just apply to non driving positions.

Invisible

I doubt they even test for adderal. A lot of drug test are very minimal and don't test for a whole lot.

EggyToast

You should bring your prescription because Adderall will show up on a drug test as amphetamines, aka speed. You're not taking anything illegal, though, which is why you bring the prescription.

Esh

You're freaking out over nothing. Take the prescription in with you. Let them know. You're fine.

Shadowfire

You're fine, let the testing agency know what you're on so they can rule that out when they need to. One thing...

Phunbaba wrote:

during the interview process, I didn't mention I take adderall. (My bad I really should have)

No employer needs this information. They just don't, so don't offer it.

Feral

Just so it's clear, when people say "bring in your prescription," your pharmacy bottle showing the pharmacy name, your name, the medication, and a recent fill date should be good enough.

Phunbaba

The general consensus is that I'm overreacting like a silly goose. Excellent. Consider this post answered.

schuss

Yeah, they mainly just test for weed and opiates I think. Maybe meth?

TL DR

Shadowfire wrote: »

You're fine, let the testing agency know what you're on so they can rule that out when they need to. One thing...

Phunbaba wrote:

during the interview process, I didn't mention I take adderall. (My bad I really should have)

No employer needs this information. They just don't, so don't offer it.

This. You're taking medicine for a medical condition. That's not your employer's business unless it affects your ability to do the job.

Personally, unless you feel like it does impair your driving, I wouldn't recommend that you not apply for driving positions.

evanismyname

Not that it's legal, but I'm pretty sure it's common knowledge that a lot of truckers are on speed anyway.