Pharmaceuticals (Therapeutic Medications)Pharmaceutical Considerations: The use of a psychotropic drug is disqualifying for aeromedical certification purposes – this includes all antidepressant drugs, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs).
What antidepressants are FAA approved?
The AME may not issue.
- Fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Sertraline (Zoloft)
- Citalopram (Celexa)
- Escitalopram (Lexapro)
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin) Extended Release (XL) or Sustained Release (SR) (Added 05/31/2023)
Can you fly on anti anxiety meds?
Psychiatric Conditions. The use of a psychotropic drug is disqualifying for aeromedical certification purposes. This includes all sedatives, tranquilizers, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressant drugs (including SSRI's – see exceptions), analeptics, anxiolytics, and hallucinogens.
How do you take antidepressants on a plane?
Or show your disability notification card at the checkpoint. Before your screening begins. Let the TSA officer know if you do not want or cannot have your liquid medication screened by x-ray.
Can I travel with Lexapro?
You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
Can you fly with a history of depression?
FAA policy on depression and other mental health conditions. To fly, pilots must have a medical certificate approved by an FAA aviation medical examiner (AME). Under the current guidelines, depression, anxiety, and similarly categorized psychological conditions don't lead to automatic disqualification.
Can the FAA see your mental health records?
But the mental health assessment is limited to the observations of the AME and the pilot's self-report on their medical questionnaire. If the FAA is not aware of concerns about a U.S. pilot's safety to fly, then they cannot mandate access to information.
Do antidepressants disqualify you from flying?
Does anxiety disqualify you from flying?
A July 2023 Office of Inspector General report found that the agency has “comprehensive procedures to evaluate pilots' psychological health.” The FAA encourages pilots to seek help if they have a mental-health condition since most, if treated, do not disqualify a pilot from flying.
Do you have to declare antidepressants at customs?
Declare all drugs, medicinals, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official; Carry such substances in their original containers; Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.
Does TSA care about prescription pills?
Medically required liquids will be subject to additional screening that could include being asked to open the container. You can bring your medication in pill or solid form in unlimited amounts as long as it is screened. You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage.
Do you need a doctor’s note to fly with medication?
Carry a prescription or written statement from your physician that the substances are being used under a doctor's supervision and that they are necessary for your physical well being while traveling.
Can I bring my anxiety medication on a plane?
You can travel with your medication in both carry-on and checked baggage. It's highly recommended you place these items in your carry-on in the event that you need immediate access.
Do I need to disclose depression?
An employee or job candidate is not legally obliged to mention any medical condition, whether mental or not to an employer. Mental illness in particular is a very personal thing and it can be difficult to talk about even to your nearest and dearest, let alone an employer.
Can you fly with mental health issues?
The main areas for concern are people whose behaviour may be unpredictable, aggressive, dis-organised or disruptive. In these circumstances, air travel would be contra-indicated.
Can you be a pilot on anxiety medication?
Psychiatric Conditions. The use of a psychotropic drug is disqualifying for aeromedical certification purposes. This includes all sedatives, tranquilizers, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressant drugs (including SSRI's – see exceptions), analeptics, anxiolytics, and hallucinogens.