Meds and Informing the FAA

[ComplexHiAv8r]

If you are going to be placed on a med that is not approved by the FAA do you have to inform them of that even though you will take yourself out of the pilot seat while on it?

 

[My Flight Surgeon]

Yes. The Form 8500-8 asks "Do you currently use any medication (prescription or nonprescription)?

The notice at the bottom of Form 8500-8 states: "Whoever in any matter within the jurisdiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willingly falsifies, conceals or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact, or who makes a false, fictitious or fraudulent statements or representations, or entry, may be fined up to $250,000 or imprisoned not more than 5 years or both. (18 U.S. Code Secs. 1001; 3571)"

 

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Thanks, I was wondering if I was on and then off before my next physcial if I needed to report it. I do have a 1st class, currently 2nd class.

Thanks Doc!