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Can pilots take birth control pills?

Use of Oral or Repository Contraceptives or Hormonal Replacement Therapy are not disqualifying for medical certification.



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Due to the risks to flight safety posed by ADHD, regulatory authorities worldwide consider ADHD a disqualifying condition for pilots. Unfortunately, pilots sometimes fail to disclose ADHD to their Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

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Botox – Botulinum Neurotoxin may be FAA approved on a case by case basis only for severe muscle cramps, cosmetic wrinkle treatments or diagnostic purposes. Cancer – Most cancer treatment/medications, such as; Chemotherapy, must be completed prior to resuming flight duties.

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They are urine tests and must be collected by DOT-trained individuals. The details are in CFR Part 40. According to CFR Part 40.85, the standard urine samples are tested for marijuana metabolites, cocaine metabolites, amphetamines, opioids, and phencyclidine (PCP).

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