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Acetazolamide and other oral glaucoma medication

Oral carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
Other names: Diamox

FAA guidance

Special issuance required.

FAA label

CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTABLE

Source: FAA, Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension Medications. FAA date 27 August 2025. Checked by Crosscheck 14 October 2026

The FAA lists oral glaucoma medication such as acetazolamide as conditionally acceptable, requiring a special issuance.

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Show the FAA's words: acetazolamide and other oral glaucoma medicationThe official FAA wording: one passage, each with its document and dateOpen
FAA, Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension Medications · FAA date 27 August 2025
CONDITIONALLY ACCEPTABLE Glaucoma Medications (Requires SI) (as a single agent or in a combination product). Oral medications e.g. acetazolamide (Diamox)
Sources and dates: acetazolamide and other oral glaucoma medicationOne FAA document, with the FAA's date and when Crosscheck checked itOpen

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Medication guidance alone does not determine whether a pilot is medically qualified to fly. The underlying condition, dosage, side effects, medication combinations, and certification history may affect FAA eligibility.

For informational purposes only. Not legal or medical advice.