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Nortriptyline for quitting smoking and your FAA medical

Smoking cessation aid (tricyclic antidepressant)
Other names: Pamelor

FAA guidance

Do not issue.

Examiner

Do not issue: the examiner cannot issue a certificate

FAA label

UNACCEPTABLE

Source: FAA, Smoking Cessation Medications. FAA date 29 April 2026. Checked by Crosscheck 11 November 2026

The FAA lists nortriptyline as an unacceptable smoking cessation medication.

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Show the FAA's words: nortriptyline for quitting smokingThe official FAA wording: one passage, each with its document and dateOpen
FAA, Smoking Cessation Medications · FAA date 29 April 2026
UNACCEPTABLE Smoking Cessation Medications: bupropion SR (Zyban): FIRST treatment course: Do NOT issue a medical during active treatment. Once treatment is complete, a 7 day no-fly after last dose is required. RECURRENT treatment or EXTENDED therapy > 6 months: Refer to Anxiety, Depression and Related Conditions Table. nortriptyline (Pamelor)
Sources and dates: nortriptyline for quitting smokingOne FAA document, with the FAA's date and when Crosscheck checked itOpen

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What does the FAA say about nortriptyline for quitting smoking for pilots?

FAA guidance: Do not issue. The FAA lists nortriptyline as an unacceptable smoking cessation medication. Crosscheck does not predict the FAA's decision.

What does the examiner do for nortriptyline for quitting smoking?

Do not issue: the examiner cannot issue a certificate. Crosscheck does not predict the FAA's decision.

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Medication guidance alone does not determine whether a pilot is medically qualified to fly. The underlying condition, dosage, side effects, medication combinations, and certification history may affect FAA eligibility.

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