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Other names: Oxytrol, Oxytrol for Women

FAA guidance

Do not fly while taking it.

FAA label

NO GO

Source: FAA, What Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Can I Take and Still Be Safe to Fly?. FAA date 28 August 2024. Checked by Crosscheck 11 November 2026

The FAA's over-the-counter guide lists oxybutynin (Oxytrol for women) in its No Go column, among the products to avoid, which it says can cause incapacitation, and says oxybutynin can cause sedation and dizziness.

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The guide says to wait at least five dosage intervals after the last dose before flying if the pilot takes any of its No Go medications or has previously had side effects from the medication. Oxybutynin taken by mouth has its own entry.

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FAA, What Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications Can I Take and Still Be Safe to Fly? · FAA date 28 August 2024
4. NO GO Medications:
If you take any of the NO GO medications listed in the OTC Medications Reference Table OR if you have previously had side effects from the medication, wait at least five (5) dosage intervals after the last dose before flying.
AVOID
These can cause incapacitation.
NO GO
Urinary tract Infections
Oxybutynin (Oxytrol for women
Oxybutynin can cause sedation and dizziness.
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What does the FAA say about oxybutynin (Oxytrol for women) for pilots?

FAA guidance: Do not fly while taking it. The FAA's over-the-counter guide lists oxybutynin (Oxytrol for women) in its No Go column, among the products to avoid, which it says can cause incapacitation, and says oxybutynin can cause sedation and dizziness. The guide says to wait at least five dosage intervals after the last dose before flying if the pilot takes any of its No Go medications or has previously had side effects from the medication. Crosscheck does not predict the FAA's decision.

What else does the FAA's guidance say about oxybutynin (Oxytrol for women)?

Oxybutynin taken by mouth has its own entry.

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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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