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It seems everyone is on lipitor or similar. If the doc wants to put a pilot on it, does it ground him?
gkainz
Final Approach
start here http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/newsitems/2006/060316drugs.html
or go direct to the database via a link in the article (AOPA membership/sign in required)
or go direct to the database via a link in the article (AOPA membership/sign in required)
Gary F
Final Approach
I don't think so if it is only being used to treat high cholesterol (primary prevention). You will need a status report from the prescribing physician for your AME stating no adverse effects. You will also need some lab tests after you have been on it a few months. If you have known coronary artery or peripheral vascular disease then other rules apply.
BillTIZ
Final Approach
Statin type drugs are approved by the FAA AeroMed branch. Just check the AOPA listing as mentioned in an earlier post.
Blood work after you've been on it for a while serves two purposes...1.. it's wroking.. 2.. it's not killing your liver.
I was on Lipitor for awhile.. it got some bad press and it is expensive, but I'm 100% covered for medications. Doc moved me over to Vytorin.. works great.
Still get the annual blood workup every year to check that it's still working and the liver functions are ok.
Blood work after you've been on it for a while serves two purposes...1.. it's wroking.. 2.. it's not killing your liver.
I was on Lipitor for awhile.. it got some bad press and it is expensive, but I'm 100% covered for medications. Doc moved me over to Vytorin.. works great.
Still get the annual blood workup every year to check that it's still working and the liver functions are ok.
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bbchien
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No problems with certification. At all.
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OP, here.
Thanks for the responses, esp. Dr. Chien!
Thanks for the responses, esp. Dr. Chien!