With respect to taking any meds, the FAA doesn't approve any medications. There are specific medications that the FAA disapproves and disallows, but that doesn't necessarily imply that the FAA approves other medications.
The primarily guideline is that the issue of medication is often far less important than the condition for which it's being taken. The medication may have little effect, or no harmful side affects, but the condition may be a grounding item. Sudafed is a good example. While it may alleviate the symptoms of a headcold or sinus congestion, one may feel fine and still experience a sinus blockage or other problem. Having had this before and having been deaf for a month on one occasion, and having been to the ER on another, I can testify to the fact that it's nothing to play with.
See a doctor. You may have any number of concerns, but the only person qualified to determine the cause, and treat it, is a doctor. If you do see a doctor, remember that a physician who isn't an AME isn't qualified to advise you on what you can and can't take when flying. Use caution when taking any meds and flying, and generally, be conservative. The most important part of any preflight is the pilot, and that means you, and me. Staying on the ground is sometimes a more wise course of action than finding a way to get in the air. Good luck with the Doc!
The primarily guideline is that the issue of medication is often far less important than the condition for which it's being taken. The medication may have little effect, or no harmful side affects, but the condition may be a grounding item. Sudafed is a good example. While it may alleviate the symptoms of a headcold or sinus congestion, one may feel fine and still experience a sinus blockage or other problem. Having had this before and having been deaf for a month on one occasion, and having been to the ER on another, I can testify to the fact that it's nothing to play with.
See a doctor. You may have any number of concerns, but the only person qualified to determine the cause, and treat it, is a doctor. If you do see a doctor, remember that a physician who isn't an AME isn't qualified to advise you on what you can and can't take when flying. Use caution when taking any meds and flying, and generally, be conservative. The most important part of any preflight is the pilot, and that means you, and me. Staying on the ground is sometimes a more wise course of action than finding a way to get in the air. Good luck with the Doc!
