FAA and Prozac for Anxiety
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FAA and Prozac for Anxiety
What is the current FAA thinking on the use of Prozac for pilots who have anxiety? I know someone who is interested in learning how to fly - recreationally and possibly commercially and is currently taking Prozac for Anxiety which has controlled anxiety very well.
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Special Issuance
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...tidepressants/
It appears that it is accepted on a case by case basis. I personally don't want anyone in the air or in the cockpit with me that requires the use of any antidepressants.
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https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...tidepressants/
It appears that it is accepted on a case by case basis. I personally don't want anyone in the air or in the cockpit with me that requires the use of any antidepressants.
Think GermanWings 9525
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Special Issuance
https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...tidepressants/
It appears that it is accepted on a case by case basis. I personally don't want anyone in the air or in the cockpit with me that requires the use of any antidepressants.
Think GermanWings 9525
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https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org...tidepressants/
It appears that it is accepted on a case by case basis. I personally don't want anyone in the air or in the cockpit with me that requires the use of any antidepressants.
Think GermanWings 9525
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#4
Tons of info on this from ALPA when treatment for depression first became an option. In short, it's the medication, not the reason for the prescription that's limiting. There are 4 medications approved for pilots none of which allow the pilot to fly while being treated.
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Thanks AWAX. I did call AOPA (not ALPA) and their comment was "Getting a medical when you are taking Prozac is both daunting and expensive". All of which I passed on to the person who asked.
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Pilots can return to work on a Special Issuance while taking one of the four approved anti-depressant medications. They are sponsored by a HIMS designated AME and undergo rigorous testing to be able to return to work.
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So how does that work for a student pilot with a 3rd class medical?
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