Skin
Isotretinoin
Oral acne medication
Other names: Accutane, Absorica, Claravis
Wait
2 weeks
waiting period after starting before consideration (Medical History)
There is more to this wait.
The FAA's acne page says there is a mandatory 2-week waiting period after starting isotretinoin prior to consideration, and that a report must comment specifically on the presence or absence of psychiatric and vision side effects.
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- permanently discontinued for at least 2 weeks before consideration, with an eye evaluation and a signed statement (Pharmaceutical Considerations)
Some applicants will have to be deferred. For those issued, the certificate must carry a NOT VALID FOR NIGHT FLYING restriction, which cannot be removed until all the requirements are met. The same page's pharmaceutical considerations say use must be permanently discontinued for at least 2 weeks prior to consideration, confirmed by the prescribing physician, with an eye evaluation done to the specifications in 8500-7 and a signed statement of discontinuation. The statement confirms the absence of any visual disturbances and psychiatric symptoms, and acknowledges the requirement to notify the FAA and obtain clearance before performing any aviation safety-related duties if isotretinoin use is resumed.
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For applicants using oral isotretinoin (Accutane), there is a mandatory 2-week waiting period after starting isotretinoin prior to consideration.
A report must be provided with detailed, specific comment on presence or absence of psychiatric and vision side-effects.
Some applicants will have to be deferred. For applicants issued, there must be a NOT VALID FOR NIGHT FLYING restriction on the medical certificate. A waiting period and detailed information is required to remove this restriction. The restriction cannot be removed until all the requirements are met.
Use of oral isotretinoin must be permanently discontinued for at least 2 weeks prior to consideration date (confirmed by the prescribing physician) and;
Eye evaluation must be done in accordance with specifications in 8500-7 and;
The airman must provide a signed statement of discontinuation that:
Confirms the absence of any visual disturbances and psychiatric symptoms, and
Acknowledges requirement to notify the FAA and obtain clearance prior to performing any aviation safety-related duties if use of isotretinoin is resumed.