When I got to work today there was a printout stating the NHS has banned drugs used by people who have a fear of flying from being prescribed, they give the reasons as
1) you should be alert on a flight and be prepared to help out if something happens and not rely on cabin crew if you are under a drug influence.
2) The drugs can cause the loss of REM in sleep which means your body may not move during sleep causing a risk of DVT.
When I asked what the alternative was I was told that flying is a personal choice and their is no safe drug to take and the only alternative is counselling.
I cannot find this on the internet so looks like something the NHS has sneaked in by the backdoor with no publicity but if you know anyone who uses these for plane travel might be best to warn them, this is what I had to tell a patient today so assume it will become posted online when people become more aware of it.
Update: here is an nhs link to the new reasons
1) you should be alert on a flight and be prepared to help out if something happens and not rely on cabin crew if you are under a drug influence.
2) The drugs can cause the loss of REM in sleep which means your body may not move during sleep causing a risk of DVT.
When I asked what the alternative was I was told that flying is a personal choice and their is no safe drug to take and the only alternative is counselling.
I cannot find this on the internet so looks like something the NHS has sneaked in by the backdoor with no publicity but if you know anyone who uses these for plane travel might be best to warn them, this is what I had to tell a patient today so assume it will become posted online when people become more aware of it.
Update: here is an nhs link to the new reasons
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