Sex Drug, Viagra, Not Pilot Friendly, So Says FAA

ERJ-135 · February 20th, 2003, 06:19

Viagra: Have You Wondered?
It's a Drug; FAA Says to Give it 12 Hours

Viagra, subject of public jokes and private adulation, is still a drug, and it can interfere with flying -- and you are subject to the same limitations as with any prescription drug, in its use.

Sildenafil, the generic name for the little blue pill, is not a
potency-enhancer, any more than Rogaine is a hair-grower. Rogaine works by blocking DHT, which is a contributor to male-pattern baldness.

Viagra attacks cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). Viagra blocks "PDE5," which is directly responsible for producing smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosum and allowing the inflow of blood. Thus, by inhibiting
PDE5, sildenafil has the potential to improve male erectile function.

So, what does that have to do with flying? Well, one of its effects is to affect color acuity, making some colors appear more blue. Since color differentiation is a required ability of pilots, and sildenafil can temporarily impair that ability, you shouldn't fly an aircraft within 12 hours of taking the PDE5 blocker.

Sildenafil, we're told, alters nitric oxide metabolism. That can also affect cone cell functions in the retina, making objects appear bluish.

Some have asked if Viagra can lower blood pressure. Well, that's an interesting question. It's quite possible that... no, let's stay scientific here. Sildenafil itself does not lower blood pressure, but it can act, we're told, with blood-pressure-lowering ("anti-hypertensive") drugs, to perhaps lower BP farther than planned.

Twelve hours from "throttle down" to "throttle up?" ... from "gear down" to "gear up?" ...from "flying high" to "flying?" Just remember to give it time... we don't care how you remember; just remember.
FMI: www.hf.faa.gov/docs/508/docs/cami/00_20.pdf

FlyChicaga · February 20th, 2003, 09:26

Not to mention how the effects of use can interfere with proper deflection of the yoke.

ERJ-135 · February 20th, 2003, 11:55

Hey, FlyChicaga, you changed the picture again. What is going on?

FlyChicaga · February 20th, 2003, 13:12

I accidentally deleted the other one off my web server. So I had to upload it again, but it's on my laptop not this computer. So I just grabbed that one... she's hotter in that picture anyways.

flyguy · February 22nd, 2003, 16:25

Of course viagra is a problem for pilots. A pilot who can't get up on his own is worthless.

I_Money · February 23rd, 2003, 01:07

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February 20th, 2003, 06:19	#1
ERJ-135 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 277	Sex Drug, Viagra, Not Pilot Friendly, So Says FAA Viagra: Have You Wondered? It's a Drug; FAA Says to Give it 12 Hours Viagra, subject of public jokes and private adulation, is still a drug, and it can interfere with flying -- and you are subject to the same limitations as with any prescription drug, in its use. Sildenafil, the generic name for the little blue pill, is not a potency-enhancer, any more than Rogaine is a hair-grower. Rogaine works by blocking DHT, which is a contributor to male-pattern baldness. Viagra attacks cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). Viagra blocks "PDE5," which is directly responsible for producing smooth muscle relaxation in the corpus cavernosum and allowing the inflow of blood. Thus, by inhibiting PDE5, sildenafil has the potential to improve male erectile function. So, what does that have to do with flying? Well, one of its effects is to affect color acuity, making some colors appear more blue. Since color differentiation is a required ability of pilots, and sildenafil can temporarily impair that ability, you shouldn't fly an aircraft within 12 hours of taking the PDE5 blocker. Sildenafil, we're told, alters nitric oxide metabolism. That can also affect cone cell functions in the retina, making objects appear bluish. Some have asked if Viagra can lower blood pressure. Well, that's an interesting question. It's quite possible that... no, let's stay scientific here. Sildenafil itself does not lower blood pressure, but it can act, we're told, with blood-pressure-lowering ("anti-hypertensive") drugs, to perhaps lower BP farther than planned. Twelve hours from "throttle down" to "throttle up?" ... from "gear down" to "gear up?" ...from "flying high" to "flying?" Just remember to give it time... we don't care how you remember; just remember. FMI: www.hf.faa.gov/docs/508/docs/cami/00_20.pdf

February 20th, 2003, 09:26	#2
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,750	Re: Sex Drug, Viagra, Not Pilot Friendly, So Says FAA Not to mention how the effects of use can interfere with proper deflection of the yoke.

February 20th, 2003, 11:55	#3
ERJ-135 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 277	Re: Sex Drug, Viagra, Not Pilot Friendly, So Says FAA Hey, FlyChicaga, you changed the picture again. What is going on?

February 20th, 2003, 13:12	#4
FlyChicaga Old Skool Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 4,750	Re: Sex Drug, Viagra, Not Pilot Friendly, So Says FAA I accidentally deleted the other one off my web server. So I had to upload it again, but it's on my laptop not this computer. So I just grabbed that one... she's hotter in that picture anyways.

February 22nd, 2003, 16:25	#5
flyguy Old Skool Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,071	Re: Sex Drug, Viagra, Not Pilot Friendly, So Says FAA Of course viagra is a problem for pilots. A pilot who can't get up on his own is worthless.

February 23rd, 2003, 01:07	#6
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