its allergy season

With allergy season in full swing, pilots can find out which allergy medications they are allowed to take and still fly by searching AOPA's Medication Database. By choosing "allergies" from the available list of medical conditions, pilots can view a list of allergy medications by trade name and see at a glance whether the FAA allows them. For instance, Ceconsal and Claritin are both allowed, but a pilot who has taken Actifed must wait 12 hours before flying. Other medications, such as AllexRx and Durahist, are not allowed. 

Keep in mind that when you become an AOPA member, you have access to our medical certification specialists who can help guide you to the right resources to insure you can keep flying. 

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