Insomnia & Anxiety - What am I in for?

[anonymous]

Hey everyone. I'm looking to get a third class medical and was reviewing my medical record prior to officially applying for one. I noticed a diagnosis for anxiety (generalized disorder) and insomnia from a time I saw my GP about trouble sleeping.. I guess he thought I had both.. He prescribed me .25mg Xanax, which I took irregularly for about a year.

That was 6 years ago. I'm fine today, with no trouble sleeping or anxiety, though I'm sure the FAA will want to know about this history. What am I likely to have to deal with?

The diagnosis codes are: 780.52/G47.00 and 300.00/F41.9

 

[PeterNSteinmetz]

Thanks. He’s still in practice and it shouldn’t be an issue getting that information. My pharmacy only keeps records for the last 3 years in which nothing is listed. Would that be sufficient pharmaceutical documentation to the FAA?

Get as much as you can and that will have to do. Sounds like it may be a bit iffy, but worth a try. This is where the judgement of an expert like Dr. Chien will be very valuable.

Sounds from the history like it eventually can be issued. The big variable is how much current evaluation may be required.