Anti-depressant - Class 3 Medical (Canada)

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Hi,

My medical expired 2 years ago, and I have been on Cymbalta since July 2012.

My dosage is currently being reduced with the intent of it going to none.

Once I am completely off the drug, how long should I be off it with no side effects (and a letter from my doctor) before going to renew my Class 3 medical with Transport Canada?

I think in the US it is 90 days (3 months).

Can anyone confirm if it is the same for Canada?

Thanks.
 
It is down to 60 days, but the dcoumentary requirements have gone up.

You will need a letter from teh doc that at least includes the following components:

REASON for the initial of the Rx (and sure hope he says it's "reactive" to something).
Duration and dose.
60 days after last dose an assessment that says: No symptoms remain, no need of further treatment.

You'll get a special issuance for a year (as you have not been off for a year), contingent at one year on another similar letter particularly saying that you are doing well and no symtoms have appeared.
 
Just as an FYI.

I checked with my CAME (Civil Aviation Medical Examiner - that's what they call them in Canada.)

He says that Transport Canada requires 6 months of being off an anti-depressant.

A letter from your family doc stating that you have been off the drug for 6 months and symptom free since then (and presently) is also required.
 
So, Dr. Chien.

I live in Canada, rent C - registered aircraft.

I have only flown in Canada, but Pilots of America is far and away better than any Canadian Aviation forum that I have come across. And, there seem to be a few Canucks here to point out any differences between US / Cnd rules.

For the most part, the airplane itself doesn't know if it's flying in Canada or the US...;-)
 
The problem with posting anonymously is that you can't edit your posts!

Please ignore the line "So, Dr. Chien". It could sound confrontational or something like that.

I apologize for any confusion.

Cheers.
 
Unregistered said:
The problem with posting anonymously is that you can't edit your posts!
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And on rare occasions posting anonymously just doesn't accomplish anything. I posted my first anonymous post a few days ago and later couldn't justify the minor hassle of staying anonymous. I think it was just a case of my medical condition being nobody's business - except I desired some expert advice from Bruce or anyone else willing to share their hard earned insights and opinions.

Unfortunately I have nothing helpful to provide regarding your question. Best of fortunes!
 
So in Canada, the primary practitioner has total access to your medical record. 6 months down, a re-evaluation, and if the primary has any doubt at all it's off to the specialist for an opinion. It's the DIAGNOSIS that is limiting, even after the med is gone.

That's about all I can tell you about Canadian Standards.
 
Jim Logajan said:
And on rare occasions posting anonymously just doesn't accomplish anything. I posted my first anonymous post a few days ago and later couldn't justify the minor hassle of staying anonymous
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How odd. When I read my own post I a day later I see a possible meaning in it I had not intended. To clarify, it was the anonymity that accomplished nothing - the question I posed in the post accomplished a lot, thanks to all who invested the effort in replying.
 
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