Verapamil
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Verapamil
Had my class 1 medical suspended last December. Due to the condition I have been diagnosed with the CAA and my neurologist want me to go on a drug called verapamil with 2 months monitoring before re-certification can be reconsidered. I would be interested to hear from any pilots out there that currently take this drug with there feedback.
Many thanks in advance.
Ron
Many thanks in advance.
Ron
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Verapamil is a "calcium channel blocker" used increasingly to treat high blood pressure, amongst other conditions. It's usually seems to be tolerated well.
I should imagine the authorities would be more interested in your underlying condition, rather than the drug itself.
I should imagine the authorities would be more interested in your underlying condition, rather than the drug itself.
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Entirely agree with that. Verapamil is acceptable for treatment of hypertension in pilots, even commercials and Class 1's.
But why would that be being treated by a neurologist ? Is the
"underlying condition" NOT hypertension, I'm wondering ?
But why would that be being treated by a neurologist ? Is the
"underlying condition" NOT hypertension, I'm wondering ?
