Will brief Xanax/Lexapro prescription DQ Army Enlistment?

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Hello and thank you for reading.
I was prescribed low-dosage of Xanax and Lexapro last fall, for only a few months. It was prescribed by a general practitioner and not a psych specialist as sort of a trial to see if these were things I should be taking.

I admittedly am not certain I should have ever taken them to begin with and it was apparent early on(especially to me) that these were medications that I didn't necessarily need to take. (not to mention that xanax is one of the most over-prescribed medications available)

I would like to enlist 68W, but I am now worried that this "test run" of medication will have DQ me from enlistment.

If I am able to provide documentation from my physician would it be safe to assume the MEPS will give me a psych eval that would clear up any discrepancies?

I do not feel like I have depression or anxiety problems, it was more of a feeling of lack-of-direction in life. Though I have been inspired to become something larger than myself, and I really hope this doesn't ruin my opportunities.

Thanks
 
It will if you tell them. MEPS is not a confessional. If it is not a problem for you in your military life keep it to your self. Doctors at MEPS make $440 a person to do a physical. The quickest way for him to get to the next body and the next $440 is to DQ you and move on to the next. If you decide to open your mouth you recruiters will be forced to go get medical documents and bring you back to MEPS in a week. Then you will be DQed for ever. Hope this helps ask you recruiter to give you a good "MEPS BRIEFING"
 
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