I just received a prescription for weight loss medication (tirzepatide) but haven't started taking it yet. My question is: how does a pilot go about complying with the required observation period?
From the CACI – Weight Loss Management Worksheet (6/26/2024)
"AME should verify two-week observation time after starting for weight loss...Note: 72-hour
observation with each dosage change, either
increasing or tapering the medication."
Once I take the dose, do I simply self-ground for two weeks and resume flying on my own if no adverse reaction? Do I document the observation period somehow to provide to my AME?
Do I need to schedule a consult with my AME before taking the first dose?
This is for a 3rd class medical.
From the CACI – Weight Loss Management Worksheet (6/26/2024)
"AME should verify two-week observation time after starting for weight loss...Note: 72-hour
observation with each dosage change, either
increasing or tapering the medication."
Once I take the dose, do I simply self-ground for two weeks and resume flying on my own if no adverse reaction? Do I document the observation period somehow to provide to my AME?
Do I need to schedule a consult with my AME before taking the first dose?
This is for a 3rd class medical.