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Old November 20th 09, 04:39 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default tramadol (Ultram) and aviation medical certificate

Greg wrote:
Anyone out there have or know of anyone taking tramadol (Ultram) and
flying with current medical certificate?
I heard there are exceptions to the general disqualification with that
med.
thanks


According to the AOPA medications database it is FAA allowed based on:

occasional use only (1-2 times per week)

48 hour wait before flying, maximum use twice weekly, status report
confirming no adverse side effects

reviewed on a case by case basis


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