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I've searched on Google and could not find a similar situation. I appreciate any feedback. Now for a little background info. I have wanted to get my pilot's license for as long as I can remember and finally have the time and money to pursue. I have started researching the private license and everything I have found online says the FAA does not allow any use of a Benzodiazepine, period. Several years ago I was diagnosed with Benign Essential Tremor. Basically it causes my head and hands to shake a little. It's hereditary and does not effect daily activities. When the symptoms first occurred I went to the doctor just to make sure nothing serious was happening. In the beginning I was embarrassed during certain social settings like business lunches when my hands would shake. I addressed this with my doctor and he prescribed .5mg of Clonazepam to take as needed for this. I didn't know anything about Benzodiazepine's and never gave it a second thought. I rarely take the medication and only refill the prescription before traveling for work so I will have a current prescription. I have not used the prescription in weeks or maybe months and would not have an issue never refilling the prescription again if that is what it would take. I don't suffer from depression or an anxiety disorder even though that is what the medication is typically used to treat.
Am I even a candidate for passing the medical exam since I have had this prescription filled here-and-there for several years? Or is this something that my doctor can sign off that I have not used in 90 or 180 days? I appreciate any input on this.
Am I even a candidate for passing the medical exam since I have had this prescription filled here-and-there for several years? Or is this something that my doctor can sign off that I have not used in 90 or 180 days? I appreciate any input on this.