FAA approved allergy meds.

[Pugh]

I'm taking Zyrtec right now but you have to stop taking it 48 hours before you fly. I'm wondering if there are any allergy meds that somone may suggest that are usuable when flying.

 

[Eagleflip]

If something on the order of nasal sterioids will work, Flonase or Beconase is authorized. You must report it on the normal physical form, but no waiver from Oak City is required.

Don't know about the others, though.

 

[Dep676]

Allegra, Claritin and Alavert which a generic for Claritin. These are the ones that I know of and have taken.

 

[NuGuy]

Allegra, Claritin and Alavert which a generic for Claritin. These are the ones that I know of and have taken.

You need a prescription for Allegra, BUT, it works wonders. Not even a hint of drowsiness or anything.

The FAA says you have to give a ground trial of 48 hours (I think) the first time you take it to check for adverse side effects before you go fly with it. If you have none, then you are good to go.

When you report it on your medical, make sure to put "ground interval trial - no adverse effects noted".

Its been a while since I started it, you will want to be sure of the details over at www.aviationmedicine.com or www.leftseat.com to double check.

Best,
Nu

 

[Pugh]

Thanks, I guess i"ll try the Allegra. That brings up another question...how do I add the medication to my medical? Am I supposed to wait until I need to get it renewed?

 

[Beer&Brauts]

Try this link:
http://www.aviationmedicine.com/allergies.htm

 

[Ralgha]

Thanks, I guess i"ll try the Allegra. That brings up another question...how do I add the medication to my medical? Am I supposed to wait until I need to get it renewed?

Allegra didn't do squat for my allergies. Claritin did much better. But everyone's different.

 

[DorkProp]

Claritin/Alavert did not work so well for me. I'm one of the death-by-allergy types if I'm not on meds nearly year-round. I currently use Allegra 180, Nasacort CQ, and Patanol (eye drops), all approved by the FAA.