W
Will
Guest
I had been previously taking citalopram for anxiety/depression for a while (over a year). In July I was moved to Paxil, which I know is on the not approved list for FAA, however I only took this for about 3 weeks then stopped. So currently been off it for a around a month. During that time I was diagnosed with low testosterone which also causes symptoms of depression and anxiety and since started that treatment (6 weeks now) have no depression symptoms. My PCP disgnosed me with 'single depression episode with full remission' back in July. I read that FAA will consider you if you've been off Paxil for 60 days with no symptoms but if you've been on the meds for less than 6 months you need to be on it for 6 months. I don't want to go back on a SSRI so my question is if I wait 60 days since stopping the Paxil and have my PCP say I am clear of symptoms would that be ok?
Ideally I am applying for my 3rd class now but next year I will probably want to go for 1st class, was hoping 3rd class would less strict on the limitations.
Ideally I am applying for my 3rd class now but next year I will probably want to go for 1st class, was hoping 3rd class would less strict on the limitations.