heresjohnny90
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Hello, i have just been given the opportunity to go driving after 5 years. My class is to be held the week after next. Upon my visit to get my DOT, the doctor asked me what medication i am currently taking. I told him i was on celexa and trazodone (an anti depressant and a sleep aid). He told me i would have to get a paper signed by the doctor prescribing the medication.. So, i went to my doctor and i told the secretaty he needed to sign the form. She said it would be signed the next day and i would need to pick it up. Upon my arrival, the doctor disnt sign it, and left a note saying i would need to see a psychiatrist to sign it.. and he left a list of them. Only problem is tbat it takes 3-4 weeks to see one. Anyways, i booked an appointment to see him the following day to ask him why he cant sign it since he is the one prescribing the meds. The next day i saw him and he told me he doesnt want to sign it in case i get in an accident, kill someone and in court they find him accountable due to the medication (you take these before bed..) i said, "so you dont feel comfortable with me taking these meds because you think im a risk to others, and you have had me on these for months while i have been driving everyday..?" And he looked like he was about to cry and said he didnt want to lose his practice and his house and license... so, now it seems like i have one of two options... discontinuing the meds or taking him to court.. i dont know what to do ... any insight is greatly appreciated.