Multiple Medications / Anxiety Question

[Stegoo_86]

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted some clarification as I'm confused. I'm currently going through the SSRI path 1 to stay on Zoloft. My BCP prescribed me Klonopin for a short period of time with Zoloft. It was only an "as needed" pill which my BCP explains in a personal letter to the FAA and my HIMS AME. I also detail this information in my personal statement. I have been off Klonopin for over a year and a half. I was only "on" it for about 9 months. My HIMS AME says this shouldn't be an issue but says it's "up to the flight surgeon." I'm being treated under Zoloft and my BCP discontinued the medication. I'm reading through this feed though and it sounds like if you have ever been prescribed more than 1 medication at once, that you will have no path forward. So, now I'm unsure if I should continue...and if this IS a problem, why wouldn't my HIMS AME explain that?

 

[pilot445]

As your AME said ultimately “up to the flight surgeon.”

@bbchien has there been 1 case you have seen where dual med history have been approved?

 

[ProjectInfinity1]

Is it the regional flight surgeon, or does it have to go all the way to the top?

 

[pilot445]

Is it the regional flight surgeon, or does it have to go all the way to the top?

Psychiatric goes to the top at DC

 

[Stegoo_86]

Psychiatric goes to the top at DC

I was advised by my HIMS AME that it will go to OKC. Only 2nd and 1st classes would go to DC.

 

[bbchien]

Not true, just less common. I have two, 3rd class SSRI applications pending in DC.
As for dual meds: it depends on the notes as to what the psychiatrist thinks he was treating, but that is very not-helpful for certification