Why can't pilots take Viagra?
Why can't pilots take Viagra? There's finally a catch, though. A doctor from an Air Force base is now warning pilots--all of them, including commercial pilots--not to take Viagra within six hours of flying. He says the drug can cause a kind of color blindness, making it difficult to tell blue from green.
Do pilots use Adderall?
Adderall, as well as all other amphetamines and dextroamphetamines, is a disqualifying medication for the purpose of airman medical certification with the FAA.
Can pilots take birth control pills?
Use of Oral or Repository Contraceptives or Hormonal Replacement Therapy are not disqualifying for medical certification.
Can a pilot have autism?
Nevertheless, language skills and cognitive development are not impaired and someone diagnosed with Asperger syndrome may be able to acquire the skills necessary to function safely as a pilot or air traffic controller.
Is Viagra allowed for pilots?
Pilots and air traffic controllers should not use Viagra within 8 hours of performing their (aviation) duties. Levitra, approved by the FDA in August 2003, has a similar profile to Viagra. The FAA initially allowed the use of Levitra in pilots/controllers.
Can I be a pilot with anxiety?
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.