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Levomilnacipran

SNRI antidepressant
Other names: Fetzima

FAA guidance

Do not issue.

Examiner

Do not issue: the examiner cannot issue a certificate

FAA label

UNACCEPTABLE

Source: FAA, Antidepressant Medications (table). FAA date 27 August 2025. Checked by Crosscheck 14 October 2026

The FAA lists levomilnacipran as an unacceptable antidepressant.

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Show the FAA's words: levomilnacipranThe official FAA wording: one passage, each with its document and dateOpen
FAA, Antidepressant Medications (table) · FAA date 27 August 2025
UNACCEPTABLE Antidepressant Medications (Used as a single agent or in any combination product.) — Serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI): levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
Sources and dates: levomilnacipranOne 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.

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