Diovan-Any issues?

[Hopeful Aviator]

I take this medication for hypertension, Hope to get off of it soon

I am scheduled to take a class 1 soon and I dont know if this type of medication is a issue. If so Iam going to wait on the physical

Any one know where i can go to it up or know if this is a approved medication?


Thanks for the help

[My Flight Surgeon]

Diovan is approved for the treatment of hypertension. If theis is the first time you ave reported high blood pressure on amedical, you will need an initial hypertension evaluation (which the treating physician should have already done since it is the standard of care). The initial evaluation follows: The Examiner may issue first-, second-, or third-class medical certificates to otherwise qualified airmen whose hypertension is adequately controlled with acceptable medications without significant adverse effects. In such cases, the Examiner shall Conduct an evaluation or, at the applicant's option, review the report of a current (within preceding 6 months) cardiovascular evaluation by the applicant's attending physician. This evaluation must include pertinent personal and family medical history, including an assessment of the risk factors for coronary heart disease, a clinical examination including at least three blood pressure readings separated by at least 24-hours each, a resting ECG, and a report of fasting plasma glucose, cholesterol (LDL/HDL), triglycerides, potassium, and creatinine levels. A maximal electrocardiographic exercise stress test will be accomplished if it is indicated by history or clinical findings. Specific mention must be made of the medications used, their dosage, and the presence, absence, or history of adverse effects. The initiation of medication or change in dosage is not disqualifying. However, the applicant must not exercise the privileges of the medical certificate for at least 2 weeks. Upon reevaluation, if the blood pressure is controlled without side effects the applicant may resume flying duties. In rare cases where the initial hypertension was severe, additional time may be necessary for normalization of renal and cerebral vascular circulation.

If this has been reported before, there is a followup evaluation that is shorter. Let me know and I will put it in a post.

I have many First Class medical certificate holders who take this class of drugs with no problems.

[Hopeful Aviator]

Appreciate the response

Looks like a go!

[My Flight Surgeon]

Enjoy yourself

[My Flight Surgeon]

Be sure to take all of the information with you to the AME. It must be less than 6 months old. If you do not have it, the AME will probably ask you to get it. We can sit on the application for up to 2 weeks then we have to send it to the FAA as deferred if the information is not available. You don't want that, it will delay the medical certificate by 4-6 weeks.