Old 04-02-2010 | 11:32 AM
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OlderGuy
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This is a pretty big move by the FAA. One big concern has been how easily it is to be given a prescription for SSRIs by your primary care physician and the lack of followup. Docs give this stuff out like candy, and for some, the side effects are not good. Some percentage of pilots will benefit greatly by taking antidepressants. Now, with proper monitoring, they can keep their careers. This program will be similar to the HIMS program for substance and alcohol use disorders.
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