Thanks!The good news is that Lexapro is one of the FAA approved SSRIs. You’ve been on it well past the adjustment period and it seems to work for you. I would first start by getting your records together, along with a clinical progress note from your treating psychiatrists.
Once you have this, find a HIMS AME and set up a “consult only” appointment. Bring your records with you.
As far as money and time, every situation is different. I will say plan on no less than $10K.
Been through this myself, but for Zoloft. It takes about $7k-$10k for the evaluations, depending on where you are. Expect 2-3 months for the work on your and then another 8-12 months for the FAA to get back. Maybe sooner if OKC handles vs deferred to DC office.Hi, new here, looking to start taking lessons. I'm 40, currently taking Lexapro since 2018, haven't changed dose or medicine. No other medical history or concern. No suicidal thoughts, nothing. Pretty healthy otherwise, just mild anxiety.
What are my options here? Anyone going through this process recently?
Please advise, thanks!
If you receive a favorable report from the treating physician after 60 days AND you’re not “white knuckling” it (i.e. you’re not “faking it till you make it”).Thanks!
Reading the SSRI Path 1, if I decide to not take it, after 60 days I can apply for regular issuance? Is that correct?
Thanks, I think i'd be perfectly fine without it to be honest. My confusion is that the uncomplicated anxiety path calls for 2 years without medication (source: https://www.faa.gov/ame_guide/media/Anxiety_Depression_Decision_Tool.pdf)If you receive a favorable report from the treating physician after 60 days AND you’re not “white knuckling” it (i.e. you’re not “faking it till you make it”).
If you can truly function without them, then there is hope for a regular issuance. If not, you’ll have to be on a special. Don’t white knuckle it thinking you’re gonna save money on a regular issuance as this would make you medically unsafe.