Originally Posted by
MikeB525
My medical is not due for renewal for another 2 years. So if I'm off the stuff by then, I'm not sure that I would even have to tell the AME about it. That correct?
Also, in the distant future (long after I've stopped using it) what are the real career implications? Do you have to tell an airline if you EVER took a medication like this.
Also, Mike, anti-anxiety medications aren't like that, as I said. They're not generally taken continuously unless your doctor thinks it's necessary.
The last interpretation I got from my FSDO on this one was that anytime during the course you have your medical, if your medical state changes from what was reported at the time you got the medical, it is no longer valid (i.e. you get a first class medical and then have a heart attack the next month...no more first class medical). Now, in your situation this is based on you speaking up and telling someone. Whether you do that or not is between you, God, and the FAA. The only time I'll care is if you run your cessna into my airplane. I would say that at this point your medical probably isn't valid (due to the medication/depression/anxiety) but are you really going to get in trouble for it? Probably not...but it could come up. Ya never know what'll happen in this crazy business. I hear AOPA can also help with stuff like this...try putting in a call to them. I would definately seek the advice of people more knowledgable then 24 year old FO's sitting in a hotel room at 9am trying to write sound medical advice before showing up for his underpaid jetjob
