Can airline pilots take blood pressure medication?


Can airline pilots take blood pressure medication? Educate your airman (and their treating physician, if needed) that most HTN medications are acceptable and almost no one is denied for HTN.


Can pilots take beta blockers?

Beta Blockers Because the maximum heart rate is limited, pilots on this medication may have difficulty achieving their maximal predicted heart rate on treadmill stress tests. These medications are usually well tolerated but a small number of people will experience fatigue and decreased sexual function.


Which medications will likely result in restrictions on flying?

Does the FAA have a list of prescription and over-the-counter drugs that pilots can and cannot take while flying?
  • Tranquilizers, such as but not limited to Valium, Librium, Ativan.
  • Most antidepressants. ...
  • Opiates, such as Morphine, Codeine, Lortab, Percodan, Oxycontin.
  • Muscle relaxants, such as Soma, Sonata, Flexeril.


What can happen if you fly with high blood pressure?

However, you will need to speak to your doctor before making a journey to ensure that you take the right precautions and know what warning signs to look out for. The main risk for those combining high blood pressure and flying is developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT).


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