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Who knows you better, longer, and the meds you are on and how they affect you? Your PCP. That's my whole point. Then it is up to you to determine whether you should or shouldn't fly based on your knowledge, capabilities, and your physical/phycological condition before each and every flight...

I think I printed my Basicmed application from AOPA site. You fill out your basic information, list all medications and make an appointment with your PCP or another physician, they will review and discuss anything need be and sign it, you sign it and you're done. Not done by an AME. In the end...

How does the FAA know you are on a SSRI anyway? Had I not applied for a class III a year ago, I would have a Basicmed and on an SSRI.

There are 4 SSRI that require a psychiatrist and HIMS, If there were taken over a certain period of time, 2 years or longer. If you had a class III after 2006, and it has simply expired, go to a physician and do the Basicmed. All the paperwork you do is keep in your log book and nothing is sent...

Hate to hear that for you Rushie. It's one thing when you are able to make a decision about flying for yourself, and another thing when someone is able to make it for you without having a clue about you or your circumstances. Dr. Bruce has posted on my comments, but I may make contact with him...

Thanks Rushie, pretty much sums it up. And no I am not the Asbergers guy New to the forum seeking advice and yes jammed up after a "life speed bump"

I held a class III (with the exception of the years I flew commercial) since 1974 up until I let it expire in 2008, due to fuel cost for pleasure flying and AD's on current aircraft. Had I waited till now, aircraft and all AD's, current, with fresh annual; instead of getting ahead of myself last...

Good to hear from you again. He is my med, ("SSRI") LEXAPRO, prescribed for anxiety/depression- (Copd diagnosis, early retirement) Had been on it 10 months when AME kicked application to FAA for decision, which was denied for SSRI medicine and current PFT (7 months was not current enough). Well...

Thanks for the imput.

I appreciate you response Dr. Bruce, but it appears veiled with regard to my original question. I don't understand what I should or haven't never mention?

So, do you think wait 60 after cessation of meds and then go to AN AME?

I have been on SSRI med for 27 months. Discontinued yesterday. Med app was denied last April requesting SSRI list completed and sent for review. I spoke with AOPA today regarding immediate reapply or wait 60 days. He advised I could reapply immediately, but I stood a great chance of having to do...