Ritalin at work

I have a question, this started when I was a CNA work freaked out when they found out I was keeping Ritalin in my locker it was in my prescription bottle with my name on it but they still freaked made me go to my doctor which works there and get a note saying I needed it because I have a midle case of narcalepsy and it keeps me alert ECT.. Anyone know why they would freak so bad i know it is a controlled med but I think they went in excess. What do you guys think?
I thought a prescription was like a note. It's shady, what your work is making you do, but just do it and get it over with. As long as this med does not effect your work, then you have nothing to worry about.

Quote from resumecprI thought a prescription was like a note. It's shday, what your work is making you do, but just do it and get it over with. As long as this med does not effect your work, then you have nothing to worry about.

Yes, I would think it would be necessary, largely because of the possibility of it having been prescribed "illegally", ie fraudulent prescription.And I have encountered docs who are not above making out scripts "on demand" for addicts In fact, I once had occasion to report one of them to our local Medical & Dental Board, when he prescribed Obex for a family member, after finding out that this FM was in the habit of going to this doc every couple of weeks to get a script for 30 tabs...

Quote from GHGoonetteYes, I would think it would be necessary, largely because of the possibility of it having been prescribed "illegally", ie fraudulent prescription.And I have encountered docs who are not above making out scripts "on demand" for addicts In fact, I once had occasion to report one of them to our local Medical & Dental Board, when he prescribed Obex for a family member, after finding out that this FM was in the habit of going to this doc every couple of weeks to get a script for 30 tabs...

I understand needing to use the med- if it is prescribed. But keeping a bottle of it at work? Risky. I would never keep a bottle of ritalin or any other controlled substance at work. If I needed a dose at work I would keep it in a labled bottle with one pill in it each day in my purse and discretly take it when needed. Most of these meds come in long-acting form to avoid taking throughout the day. Unfortunately society frowns on of pill-taking in front of others. Even though we work in health care this is seen as something that should be done at home. Particularly controlled substances, and the use of ritalin in adults is very controversial even though "true narcolepsy" diagnosed by a specialist is a legitimate use.

Quote from cxg174I understand needing to use the med- if it is prescribed. But keeping a bottle of it at work? Risky. I would never keep a bottle of ritalin or any other controlled substance at work. If I needed a dose at work I would keep it in a labled bottle with one pill in it each day in my purse and discretly take it when needed. Most of these meds come in long-acting form to avoid taking throughout the day. Unfortunately society frowns on of pill-taking in front of others. Even though we work in health care this is seen as something that should be done at home. Particularly controlled substances, and the use of ritalin in adults is very controversial even though "true narcolepsy" diagnosed by a specialist is a legitimate use.

If I were her I would ask that you keep only a single dose in a secure location. It is still too tempting for someone who wants to abuse it. She could not say anything about it because it could be considered a disability since it is a chronic health problem and therefore your rights are potected under ADA.You could have a man-purse- very European you know. LOL Or a small pack like the men I work with often carry- a manly man-purse.

Personally, Any Meds, even Tylenol for "just in case" I keep out of sight of others - Purse, car..... and taken during a break or lunch - even a quickrestroom trip.

Quote from cxg174I understand needing to use the med- if it is prescribed. But keeping a bottle of it at work? Risky. I would never keep a bottle of ritalin or any other controlled substance at work. If I needed a dose at work I would keep it in a labled bottle with one pill in it each day in my purse and discretly take it when needed. Most of these meds come in long-acting form to avoid taking throughout the day. Unfortunately society frowns on of pill-taking in front of others. Even though we work in health care this is seen as something that should be done at home. Particularly controlled substances, and the use of ritalin in adults is very controversial even though "true narcolepsy" diagnosed by a specialist is a legitimate use.

Quote from Spika RNI can see your point on this needing to be careful about meds to get ascribed to Ritalin is highly controlled I cannot get more then 60 pills a month cuz I take 2 a day but makes more sense. Ow to me but I still like to get more peoples opinions and what they would of done in my situation

I wouldn't want to be that charge nurse that locked it up as I would not want to be responsible if it went missing.

Absolutely, yes. I take Concerta before work for ADD and lethargy. It keeps my mind out of a fog.