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t.michael
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Hello all!
I know this question has been asked and I have read a number of forum posts on this topic but I am still unclear on how I should proceed regarding my situation.
I was an okay student in high school and my parents thought that trying medication would be worth it so we talked to my doctor and she asked a few questions and we walked out with a prescription for Adderal. This was my sophomore year of high school and I used it for less than a year before I stopped (with doctors approval) because I didn't think I needed it. Sure enough, my grades were fine and I got into the college I wanted. I am now a sophomore at my University and my grades have been just fine.
I know that I can perform my best without medication but the FAA does not seem to take people's word for that. From what I understand they want the neuropsychological test done to prove that I am safe to fly. During my last physical, I got a note from my doctor stating I have not taken any prescribed drugs for over 2 years and I am doing just fine. I honestly think my original doctor made a bad call when she diagnosed me with ADD but oh well.
Anybody been through this before that may have some input on what I should do next?
Thank you in advance!
I know this question has been asked and I have read a number of forum posts on this topic but I am still unclear on how I should proceed regarding my situation.
I was an okay student in high school and my parents thought that trying medication would be worth it so we talked to my doctor and she asked a few questions and we walked out with a prescription for Adderal. This was my sophomore year of high school and I used it for less than a year before I stopped (with doctors approval) because I didn't think I needed it. Sure enough, my grades were fine and I got into the college I wanted. I am now a sophomore at my University and my grades have been just fine.
I know that I can perform my best without medication but the FAA does not seem to take people's word for that. From what I understand they want the neuropsychological test done to prove that I am safe to fly. During my last physical, I got a note from my doctor stating I have not taken any prescribed drugs for over 2 years and I am doing just fine. I honestly think my original doctor made a bad call when she diagnosed me with ADD but oh well.
Anybody been through this before that may have some input on what I should do next?
Thank you in advance!