Taking Valacyclovir (valtrex) automatic deferral?

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Went to the VA because I felt sick and thought I had strep throat, doctor gave me Valacyclovir (valtrex) for some white spots on the top of the inside of my mouth making it painful to swallow. I googled how to report this on my next first class medical and google AI says my AME MUST defer my medical because this Medicine is only approved on a case by case basis? Is this true?!? Please help!
 
V1rot8. said:
Went to the VA because I felt sick and thought I had strep throat, doctor gave me Valacyclovir (valtrex) for some white spots on the top of the inside of my mouth making it painful to swallow. I googled how to report this on my next first class medical and google AI says my AME MUST defer my medical because this Medicine is only approved on a case by case basis? Is this true?!? Please help!
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Not a doctor or AME, but the question is "are you currently taking any medication?"

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Thread 'Item 17.a - Do You Currently Use Any Medication'

This is one of a series of threads regarding the history portion of the FAA Form 8500-8 that you complete every time you get a flight physical. For the vast majority of you, this will be just informational and you will not be affected. As with many of the conditions discussed here and elsewhere in these threads, there is a requirement for the pilot to provide medical records and physician documentation regarding the medical condition being reported.

Item 17.a. Do You Currently Use Any Medication (Prescription or Nonprescription)?

You must...

So unless you're taking this prescription during the next exam, don't worry about it.

Don't trust me though, I'm just a rando on the internet. Call a professional for more guidance:

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