Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) Medications

Has your application for airman medical certification with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) been deferred or denied due to a medical history that includes the usage of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI)?

While the active use of SSRI medication is a disqualifier for aeromedical certification, the FAA does allow applicants to actively use a pre-approved SSRI medication if the applicant opts to apply for an SSRI Authorization for Special Issuance of a Medical Certificate (commonly referred to as an SSRI Special Issuance). In other words, an applicant who wishes to use fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft), Citalopram (Celexa), or escitalopram (Lexapro), may be eligible for medical certification under a Special Issuance if certain conditions are met under the SSRI protocol.

The process of obtaining a Special Issuance for the use of one of the four approved SSRI medications can be nuanced and difficult. The attorneys at The Ison Law Firm routinely provide guidance and representation to airmen struggling to obtain aeromedical eligibility with the FAA due to a history of SSRI medication usage.

If you have questions about your aeromedical eligibility with the FAA due to a history of SSRI medication usage, do not hesitate to call The Ison Law Firm today for a free consultation.