July 20, 2026 | FAA Medical News

What Blood Pressure Medications Does the FAA Accept for Pilots?

How the FAA Views High Blood Pressure in the Cockpit Key Takeaways: The FAA accepts five categories of antihypertensive drugs: ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, alpha-adrenergic blockers, and other agents. The threshold is 155 mm systolic and 95 mm diastolic. AMEs can issue certificates the same day when pilots use three or fewer […]

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May 29, 2026 | FAA Medical News

How to Keep Flying While Taking Blood Pressure Medication

Flying on Blood Pressure Medication: What Pilots Need to Know The Ison Law Firm is based in Florida and represents pilots nationwide. A hypertension diagnosis does not have to end your flying career. Thousands of pilots manage high blood pressure while maintaining valid FAA medical certificates. The key lies in understanding which medications the FAA […]

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