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1. nurses that take anxiety meds

   up'n'coming replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Disabilities

   I'm a new grad looking for work in another state, so the stress is already high for me. I have HIV (20+ years and totally healthy with T-cells > 800 and viral load undetectable ). I take Atripla, which can make me nauseous, so my doc prescribed ...

2. HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

   up'n'coming replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

   I spoke with the Oregon BON and was advised that the schools individually set their requirements for drug testing and that taking Marinol per a doctors orders should not be considered grounds for non-acceptance or elimination from the nursing program...

3. HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

   up'n'coming replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the input...and, no, I would never lay off or change anything about my meds based on anonymous advice. I ♥ my doctor and together we take very good care of me. That said, the Marinol is just for comfort, not theraputically "necessary," s...

4. HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

   up'n'coming replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the input, heron. I wouldn't take medical advice from here, anyway, but understand you need to flag for approval. The Marinol is PRN and not necessary for survival...just for comfort. I'll check with the Oregon BON and see what they say...

5. HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

   up'n'coming replied to up'n'coming's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the input. Another big question I have is whether Marinol is considered medical marijuana, or if smoking is the focus of the medical use of pot. I know that Marinol is THC only, without the cannabanoids, so it may or may not be considere...

6. HIV+ student concerned about drug testing while taking Marinol

   up'n'coming posted a topic in General Students

   I've been accepted into a nursing program here in Portland, OR, and am a little nervous about the drug test. I have had HIV for over 20 years and, while in perfect health, I take Marinol ( pot in a pill) nightly to counter the effects of Atrilpla. ...