OK...I may have over re-acted

[Mudge]

I talked to my PCP today and told him I wanted off Lexapro and why. He said, "No problem. You're officially off". He asked if he needed to write a letter stating that I no longer need the meds and I told him I'd have to see what the AME said.
The AME said that I would definitely be getting a refusal letter from the FAA and that he would also get a copy. Told me to get the "off Med." letter from my Dr. after I'd been off for 90 days and he'd simply re-submit the whole package. Assured me it should be no problem after that. Just the extra time to get the approval.
Sounds like I may be OK.

Mudge the premature

(Not THAT premature.)

[oscardeuce]

Just be careful of premature ejection..... ( said in my best Leslie Neilson voice)

[Flying Dog]

Mudge. Glad to hear your getting this medical issue cleared up. I had a heart valve replaced in 1999 and was able to get a First class medical through the FAA's Special Issuance Branch in Oklahoma City. Called them directly and asked what was needed. They have to review my tests every six months, then they send me a letter of approval, and then it's just the routine flight phyical at my AME.

Their number in OKC, should you need it is 405-954-7675. Really a nice group of people who are very helpful.

Just lost my medical for the last time last week. Cancer. Bummer.

Enjoy your flying.

Rick

[Mudge]

WHOA...Dog...sorry to hear that. Hope you can beat the big "C".

Mudge

[phil65]

In the letter the The FAA will ask you to give your Medical back or they will start legal action against you The new friendly FAA
Make sure your PCP notes the date you stop taking the meds.
If your AME wants $$$ to resubmit your medical don't do it,just have your PCP give you a letter saying that you have been off the med's for 90 days and mail or fax it to the FAA.

Good Luck,Phil

[Flying Dog]

You can send your information in yourself. When you first contact them, they will give you a "PI" number. This will be your reference point for all your communications. Their direct mail address is:

Medical Appeals Section, AAM-313
Aerospace Medical Certification Division
FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
6700 S. MacArthur Blvd. Room 308
Oklahoma City, OK 73169

Send it Fedex.

They gave me good service for the last seven years, but there's nothing they can do for me now.

Good luck with your flying, it really is one of the greatest things known to man.

And remember during "times of difficulty", the most important thing to remember is: FTFA, FTFA. Acronym for "FLY THE ****** AIRPLANE!

Served me well for 34 years and 12000 hours.

Fly well my friend.

Rick

[John-Curtiss Paul]

As I said before... remember this for your aviation career Mudge.... admit nothing to the FAA...ever.