Awh sucks guys I just find it interesting some keep barking up the alcohol tree when there is no fox up in that tree. We’ll know more come August 10th.
Here is some more information that some might like to chew on:
http://www.aviationmedicine.com/medi...edicationID=32
Medication Class — Sleep-inducing Medications
Medication Class Description:
None of the OTC sleep preparations, including Sominex, Tylenol PM, and Excedrin PM, are allowed for flight deck use and require waiting 12-24 hours from last dose to flight duty. Prescription medications such as Sonata, Halcion and Restoril are not approved for airmen. Those pilots taking Ambien (zolpidem), another prescription medication, must wait 24-48 hours after the last dose before flying. The Federal Air Surgeon's Medical Bulletin states that Ambien may be used if no more than twice a week and not within 24 hours of flight duties.
The USAF has waived the use of Ambien in its pilots after ground testing and in very specific controlled situations. Sonata, a newly released sleep product, is not approved by the FAA. Sonata was approved by the USAF for ground use by aircrew in controlled situations.
Dietary supplements, such as melatonin, reportedly help reduce sleep problems. The FAA generally allows airmen to use these supplements if those airmen do not suffer side effects from them. However, claims about these dietary supplements' benefits in treating insomnia and "jet lag" often are overstated. Some individuals have significant side effects from these "natural" supplements. A future VFS article will address sleep disturbances and strategies for effective sleep.
Medications Within Class:
Sonata, Ambien, Restoril, Sominex, Tylenol PM, Excedrin PM, Halcion, Aolpidem, melatonin