Zyrtec

[barnstormer09]

Is Zyrtec (10mg) still a no-go when it comes to medicals?
My first class was deferred in 2005 when I applied due to taking prescription Zyrtec. The Zyrtec was for mild allergies and I have been fine for the last 3 years without it, however it decresed the number and severity of my sinus headaches (1-2 a week mild to moderate), and I really miss that!

I'm due for a medical renewal this summer and I was wondering its status has changed since it has been made OTC.

If not, are there any other prescription anti-histamines that you're aware of that are ok? (Not Claritin )

[Cptnchia]

Originally Posted by barnstormer09

The Zyrtec was for mild allergies and I have been fine for the last 3 years without it, however it decresed the number and severity of my sinus headaches (1-2 a week mild to moderate), and I really miss that!


If not, are there any other prescription anti-histamines that you're aware of that are ok? (Not Claritin )

Try Flonase. Copied from: http://www.leftseat.com/coldmeds.htm


Claritin (Loratadine), Clarinex (Desloratadine) and Allegra (Fexofenadine) are acceptable to the FAA provided no negative side effects are experienced. APPROVED INHALERS

• Afrin (Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride)
• Atrovent (Ipratropium) CASE BY CASE ONLY
• Beconase (Beclomethasone Dipropionate)
• Flonase (Fluticasone Propionate)
• Nasalcrom (Cromolyn Sodium)
• Nasalide (Flunisolide)
• Vancenase (Beclomethasone Dipropionate)

Sedating medications are not acceptable. This includes but is not limited to: Cetirazine (Zyrtec), Dipenhydramine (Benadryl),
Astelin (Azelastine) Nasal Inhaler.

[My Flight Surgeon]

I agree. Xyzal (cousin to Zyrtec) is also not approved currently.