Mental health
Antipsychotics and mood stabilizers
Antipsychotic / mood stabilizer
Other names: quetiapine, Seroquel, aripiprazole, Abilify, olanzapine, Zyprexa
FAA guidance
Do not issue.
Examiner
Do not issue: the examiner cannot issue a certificate
FAA label
DO NOT ISSUE
The FAA lists antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and tranquilizers on its Do Not Issue list, even when used for other conditions, and the FAA's table says the examiner should defer the exam; it also says do not issue a medical certificate.
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The FAA's migraine medication sheet names lamotrigine (Lamictal) as unacceptable for migraine prevention.
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DO NOT ISSUE (DNI) MEDICATIONS
If the applicant is taking any of the following medications, AMEs should DEFER the exam. DO NOT issue a medical certificate to applicants who are using any of the following drug classes or medications for any condition:
PSYCHIATRIC OR PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS
Even when used for conditions other than mental health. Including but not limited to:
Antidepressants (some are allowed - see SSRI guidance)
Anti-anxiety (some are DNF - see that section)
Antipsychotics
Attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medications
Mood stabilizers
Stimulants
Tranquilizers
UNACCEPTABLE – Migraine Prevention (Prophylaxis)
Use prohibited as a single agent or in any combination product.
lamotrigine (Lamictal)