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Posted by: drujxn ®
09/01/2006, 21:31:55
Are there any pilots with SD and if so how easy was it to get approval to use BOTOX from the FAA in order to pass the medical exam?



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Posted by: KorVet ®
09/03/2006, 17:29:06
There is no ban on BOTOX. Oklahoma City Medical however will ask no flights be made for a day or two after injections. You probably downplay the symptoms with your AME.

KorVet Atlanta




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Posted by: drujxn ®
09/03/2006, 18:00:17
The reason I asked is that the AOPA website lists BOTOX as a medication not allowed by the FAA but you have given me good news. Thanks.



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Posted by: BRife ®
09/05/2006, 21:33:08
I'm not a pilot, but I am an air traffic controller supervisor. The flight surgeon actually allowed me to work with SD, as long as my boss could hear me. Once I received a botox injection, they pulled my medical until I could pass a "practical speaking exam." Basically, once my boss could hear me talk in the control room, I could get my medical back.

I don't know if that helps any or not. Hope it works out for you.

Bryan Rife
b.rife@gte.net




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