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itiswhatitis
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 Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 10:32 pm Post subject: Could anti depressants cause trouble with health check? |
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I'm taking Xanax and another anti depressant.
If I change jobs in Sept I will have to submit a new health check.
Will this be a problem?
Should I lay off the pills for a while before the check?
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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| Depends on whether or not they check for benzodiazepines. I don't think they do. But I don't know for sure. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:02 am Post subject: |
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| young_clinton wrote: |
| Depends on whether or not they check for benzodiazepines. I don't think they do. But I don't know for sure. |
Ya, bennies are in the drug screen.
OP: talk to your doctor and you shouldn't need a new medical unless you need a new ARC (as in new visa).
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spilot101
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 8:58 am Post subject: |
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| Out of curiosity, what else is in the drug screen? |
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Nolos
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 1:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Out of curiosity, what else is in the drug screen? |
Out of curiosity,what drugs are you taking that you are afraid will show up on the drug screen?  |
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SpiralStaircase
Joined: 14 Feb 2008
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:27 pm Post subject: Re: Could anti depressants cause trouble with health check? |
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| itiswhatitis wrote: |
I'm taking Xanax and another anti depressant.
If I change jobs in Sept I will have to submit a new health check.
Will this be a problem?
Should I lay off the pills for a while before the check?
Thanks!!! |
They test for Benzos.
Ttompatz is dead on as always. Keep in mind though some schools/companies are asking for their own medical checks.
If you do require a health check, bring your meds with you. Give 'em to the doc and explain your situation.
Doc will either take this into account (depends on doc and levels) or ask you to stop using the meds and come back for a second test. Benzos don't stay in your system long meaning you may have to go without for a week or so.
I did the same on my last test. Doc just nodded and waved me through.
Good luck. |
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Lucas
Joined: 11 Sep 2012
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| Posted: Mon Jul 08, 2013 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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They test for Benzos.
Ttompatz is dead on as always. Keep in mind though some schools/companies are asking for their own medical checks.
If you do require a health check, bring your meds with you. Give 'em to the doc and explain your situation.
Doc will either take this into account (depends on doc and levels) or ask you to stop using the meds and come back for a second test. Benzos don't stay in your system long meaning you may have to go without for a week or so.
I did the same on my last test. Doc just nodded and waved me through.
Good luck. |
I'd love to know what %age of foreigners here are taking anti-depressants.
And then a break down by nationality..... |
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spilot101
Joined: 05 Sep 2012
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| Posted: Tue Jul 09, 2013 5:48 am Post subject: |
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| Nolos wrote: |
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| Out of curiosity, what else is in the drug screen? |
Out of curiosity,what drugs are you taking that you are afraid will show up on the drug screen? |
None My friend, on the other hand, smokes some pot once in a while, and he got a gig with EPIK coming up. It's safe to say that the test screens for THC levels. He's set a cut off date for July 20th, a month prior to his med exam  |
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ironclad80
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| Posted: Tue Jul 23, 2013 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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| I've personally picked up my test results twice in the past two years and saw the results. Benzos were not on the list of drugs tested for. |
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Skippy
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Location: Daejeon
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Skippy Stock List/Answerv1.01
Depression and Teaching In Korea is a slight touchy topic. This is a problem that comes up. To get a job here in Korea, you have to submit a health form. One of the questions they ask is about mental health. The problem that comes up is to the western mind, depression is seen as common problem. For some people in the west, treatment with drugs is common. Here in Korea and especially with immigration it is very black and white. It is either a yes or a no. The is a bit of a social stigma against psychological issues. Admitting to them is seen as weakness and a basic admitting that you are crazy.
My general opinion to any teacher with depression. Is sit down and really think about coming here. If you get mild depression once in a while. If you sort of need antidepressants to help, then you are likely fine to work in Korea. If you suffer from serious depression that can cripple you, then do not come to Korea. Life here can be stressful at times and coming here with serious depression.
So if you do come, you have some things to figure out. One where are you going to get your antidepressants. Many are available here, yet some will be harder to find. Also getting them is not always just a visit to the drug store. You need to find a doctor that can prescribe.
Other issues, like privacy also come up. Simply put, "keep your mouth shut". Your coteachers may be nice and friendly. That can change over night. Gossip happens. What you say to one, may easily be told to all later. Keep your private life well private. Anything you say, can and may be used against you in the court of Korean opinion. Even worse when it comes to privacy, is doctors do not always keep their mouth shut.
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