After hearing all the talk about GA accident rates and their correlation to pilot error induced by OTC drugs, it got me thinking: I was just prescribed Minocycline, which by no means am I abusing. Do I have to report this to the FAA and update my third class medical? Thanks for the help!
Antibiotic and FAA Reporting
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An antibiotic is only taken until the infection clears. You would report the Dr Visit for Xyz, no problems since. I don't think you would need to report the medication as you are no longer taking it as a daily medication.
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Actually, you do need to report the medication and doctor visit on the next medical.
If the visit and medication did its job of returning you to good health, then your AME will make the appropriate notations in his side of the form, stifle a yawn, and issue you on your way.
If the visit and medication did its job of returning you to good health, then your AME will make the appropriate notations in his side of the form, stifle a yawn, and issue you on your way.
The 8500-8 (well it's electronic equivalent) only concerns medicine you are currently taking. If you're done with the course by then, you don't have to list it. You do have to list the visit to the doctor that resulted in the prescription.
Depending on why it was prescribed, if you're still on the drug, you might be advised to wait until you are well before going in for your medical.
Yep, my AME has a like "You got better, right?" to these kind of entries on the form.
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I suspect the OP may also be concerned because minocycline crosses the blood-brain barrier, so it's reasonable to expect that the FAA may have an issue with it. The AOPA database does say it's allowed with status report and no side effects. Generally, meds that are allowed under those criteria don't require you to stand down beyond a week or two to make sure you don't have side-effects, but I'd ask Doc Bruce about this one because of its unusual penetration.
As Ron says, it probably also depends on why it's being prescribed. From Wikipedia, it's commonly prescribed for acne, but it has other uses too, including Lyme Disease, which is probably grounding.
As Ron says, it probably also depends on why it's being prescribed. From Wikipedia, it's commonly prescribed for acne, but it has other uses too, including Lyme Disease, which is probably grounding.
No.
As others have pointed out, there may be a requirement to report certain things about your treatment on your next medical application, but...
There is no requirement to report changed medical conditions to the FAA during the valid period of your existing medical certificate. The obligation you have is to self-ground while you have a condition or are taking medication that would make you ineligible for the certificate [FAR 61.53(a)].
Perfect... Just wanted to make sure that I didn't have to put the medication into some sort of database somewhere. Thanks for the help!