nighteye Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Right gentlemen and ladies , here is the conundrum. I am currently prescribed anti depressants BUT NOT for depression , they are being used (off label) as a neurological painkiller . Facts aside , what answer would i give to the following two questions as one could be imo seriously detrimental to my co-terminous application. 1 Are you currently taking anti depressants ? 2 Are you currently being treated for depression ? Can you see my point or am i just being paranoid about the ( depression issue). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 You are not being treated for depression though are you. Is it amitriptyline that you have been prescribed, as that is used to treat nerve pain? Answer Q1. with yes, but expand on why it has been prescribed. Read paragraph 2. http://www.patient.co.uk/medicine/Amitriptyline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 (edited) I would say yes your currently taking anti depressants And no your not being treated for depression Amitriptyline was prescribed to me in a very low dose to help me sleep a few years ago , at the time the Dr said its a wonder drug and can be used to treat a number of different conditions , I would think you will have nothing to worry about , just be honest on the forms. Edited March 19, 2014 by fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Yes and no. If it's as straight forward as you say there shouldn't be an issue. There may be a few other questions to establish whether or not you're telling the truth, but if you are then you've nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 As Penelope said, nothing to worry about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1steele Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I was given amitriptyline and something else along the same lines (can't remember what) for nerve pain and there wasn't even a question raised as they had contacted my GP because I had mentioned nerve pain and back problems on my renewal forms. When asked, my doctor told the FEO that I was taking the meds for nerve damage and no other reason (I asked her). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprackles Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I put No for Amitryptoline a while ago as although it is prescribed as an anti depressant it is also prescribed for many other reasons....I had it to help me after carpal Tunnel Surgery.It is only an anti depressant when prescribed as such.It was discussed at a later date with my FEO over another matter but was dismissed as no problem when the context was realised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 If you are really concerned, speak to you GP about Gabapentin. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabapentin Right gentlemen and ladies , here is the conundrum.I am currently prescribed anti depressants BUT NOT for depression , they are being used (off label) as a neurological painkiller .Facts aside , what answer would i give to the following two questions as one could be imo seriously detrimental to my co-terminous application.1 Are you currently taking anti depressants ?2 Are you currently being treated for depression ?Can you see my point or am i just being paranoid about the ( depression issue). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 How about asking your doctor to give you a signed note to send in with the form describing why you are prescribed the drug and that it's not for depression? That'll cut out a load of waiting time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougall Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 just tell the truth,there is a box later on for other info,explain what drug is for cant see issue,feo will ask when visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nighteye Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I am already on pregabalin tramadol lyrinel co codamol diazepam duloxotine (the anti depressant in question) zolpidem diclofenic and I use catheters as well , BUT none of these drugs affect my ability to function and I can walk with a crutch and drive a manual car so given that and the doctor said he said there was in his opinion nothing that he could see to "red flag" my application for my sgc and fac , I have been a full member of a firearms club for 2 1/2 years ,how do you perceive my application in a yay or nay vote ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerSim Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I put No for Amitryptoline a while ago as although it is prescribed as an anti depressant it is also prescribed for many other reasons....I had it to help me after carpal Tunnel Surgery. It is only an anti depressant when prescribed as such. It was discussed at a later date with my FEO over another matter but was dismissed as no problem when the context was realised. Is the right answer. I take 40 odd tablets a day, all declared, and everything is hunky dory. I presume you mean Duloxitine ? If so, refer you FLD to the following:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duloxetine Which clearly states that the drug is also used for the treatment of other conditions, like peripheral neuropathy. DO NOT answer yes to the question "Are you currently taking anti depressants ?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 snap...shouldn't be a problem...as far as im aware are regularly used for neuropathic pain....tend to agree with farmer sim wrt not answering the question...atb regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieT Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I put No for Amitryptoline a while ago as although it is prescribed as an anti depressant it is also prescribed for many other reasons....I had it to help me after carpal Tunnel Surgery. It is only an anti depressant when prescribed as such. It was discussed at a later date with my FEO over another matter but was dismissed as no problem when the context was realised. I'm with Sprackles on this. It's not an anti depressant medication in your case so your answer has to be no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I put No for Amitryptoline a while ago as although it is prescribed as an anti depressant it is also prescribed for many other reasons....I had it to help me after carpal Tunnel Surgery. It is only an anti depressant when prescribed as such. It was discussed at a later date with my FEO over another matter but was dismissed as no problem when the context was realised. I agree fully - you are being prescribed a drug for a specific condition. You are NOT being prescribed anti depressants and NO you are not depressed. Explain if you want to but if they dont fully understand firearm law, how can they be expected to understand the difference ? There is absolute truth in the No's above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 I agree fully - you are being prescribed a drug for a specific condition. You are NOT being prescribed anti depressants and NO you are not depressed. Explain if you want to but if they dont fully understand firearm law, how can they be expected to understand the difference ? There is absolute truth in the No's above The last sentence is the crux of this. They don't need to know of any medication for any illness other than mental illnesses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nighteye Posted March 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 thank you ladies and gentlemen , this is the reason shooting has survived and bridges the social and economic differences . The support , pure and simple. Really very grateful ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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