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Im sure this has being ask before but if anybody knows, please let me know. If someone takes an antidepressant like paxil, will this prevent that person from getting a first class medical. and even if you get it, will the airlines hire you?
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From the AOPA website:
Amitriptyline (amitriptyline) - NOT ALLOWED - tricyclic antidepressant
Celexa (citalopram) - NOT ALLOWED - SSRI antidepressant
Doxepin (doxepin HCl) - NOT ALLOWED - tricyclic psychotherapeutic agent
Effexor (venlafaxine HCl) - NOT ALLOWED - atypical antidepressant
Lexapro (escitalopram) - NOT ALLOWED - SSRI antidepressant
Paxil (paroxetine HCl) - NOT ALLOWED - SSRI antidepressant
Prozac (fluoxetine HCl) - NOT ALLOWED - atypical antidepressant
Serzone (nefazodone HCl) - NOT ALLOWED - atypical antidepressant
Sinequan (doxepin HCl) - NOT ALLOWED - tricyclic psychotherapeutic agent
Wellbutrin (bupropion) - NOT ALLOWED - antidepressant
Zyban (bupropion) - NOT ALLOWED - antidepressant
Sorry. Looks like no go on antidepressants. But find a local Medical Examiner and ask some questions anyway...