Is it possible for an individual to join the US military if they take medications?

Question

i take armour thyroid for hypothyroidism

Answer 1

You may be able join the military, but there will probably be certain jobs that will be off-limits for you. I really don't know enough about your condition to tell. What you should do is contact a recruiter (Army, Navy, or whatever you're interested in) and they will be able to give you specifics. I searched the internet and all I could find were Yahoo! Answers on this subject, which are not entirely reliable. You should contact a recruiter just to be sure.

Most of the military recruitment websites also allow you to ask questions online.

Answer 2

It depends. N. Cognito is right on.
Source: Over 40 years of medical service, both in and out of the military.

Answer 3

Hypothyroidism controlled by medication is not disqualifying for entry into the armed forces. It is hyperthyroidism which is disqualifying.

Answer 4

well lets see that is tricky, I was on muscle relaxers and when I got to basic, they wanted me to get rid of all my meds, until I could go on sickcall, and get their doc to proscribe them for me, you would have to talk to the recruitor about this. Unless you can find a way to hide them during locker inspections. They won't go thru your stuff, they just ask you to go into a room and despose of them honestly, so see what your recruiter says. I made it thru basic without my meds because I stopped having the headaches for some reason, which is what the muscles relaxers were for.

Answer 5

Ya, I think you can if it's controlled by medication, but i'm not sure if you can have a combat MOS such as Infantry. I'm sure you can't go special forces.

Answer 6

they take anybody today..addicts, felons...dont matter