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Old 31st Dec 2013, 08:06
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Will there be an 'introductory period' where I start the treatment but are required to remove myself from duty??
It's a well-established general principle in aviation medicine that there should be a brief period of grounding when starting ANY new medication. Whilst side-effects may not be common in a particular drug, there is always the possibility of an unexpected individual reaction.

In a class 1 holder the CAA will certainly want to know about the use of this very new treatment.

Good luck !
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