Robert Michael Olson
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Is it safe? Does anyone know anybody who has ever worked as a paramedic/EMT and been on Anti-Anxiety drugs?
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I've worked with many EMTs and medics who are on or have taken SSRIs, yes, but none on regular benzodiazepines. I would imagine it wouldn't be a problem. I know that I trend toward the anxious side of things, but work doesn't stress me out...so I guess I'm lucky.Is it safe? Does anyone know anybody who has ever worked as a paramedic/EMT and been on Anti-Anxiety drugs?
Trauma Queen, may I ask about the medication you take?
I have had an issue with anxiety on and off, unrelated to EMS. A few months ago I went to my PCP about it and now I have a prescription for 0.5 Ativan that I take only when I feel my anxiety creeping up and significantly impacting my daily life. I paid like $14 out of pocket and have had the same bottle since then. Had I have gotten the prescription filled at the closest and first pharmacy it would have been more than twice that, so I highly recommend calling around.Without insurance,
can anyone offer a good guess as to how much counseling, and prescriptions add up to?
I am under the impression that you will have to get counseling prior to prescriptions