FAA 2nd class medical

LB wrote:
I'm an antique pilot from the early 60's. I have a P ASEL&S + I ticket. I
have about 3500 hrs with about 600 hrs. actual instrument time. most of the
time is in Mooney's. I want to get back up to speed and go for my Commercial
and CFI. I'm older now and I have slightly higher blood pressure then I did
12 years ago when I stopped flying. I am taking medication for this. Also
years ago equilibrium was tested by standing on one foot but I don't recall
if the eyes had to be closed or not. My medication may be having an effect
because now it's a little harder for me to do that. I can do it easily with
my eyes open. Does anyone know the protocol if one is taking medication for
b/p applying for a 2nd class medical and how equilibrium is tested today?
Thanks for any information
Len

You should not have any trouble with it as long as the BP medication is
an approved one. If it is not, your AME can probably change it to an
approved one.

You don't need a medical at all as CFI for a lot of things, but all you
need is a third class medical anyway. The second class medical is
basically for charter pilots and the like.