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From: jgpo@ihu1e.UUCP (John, KA9MNK)
Newsgroups: net.med,net.consumers,net.aviation
Subject: Ibuprofen: what the ads don't tell you
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Date: Thu, 28-Feb-85 09:45:11 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb 28 09:45:11 1985
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Before you throw out your aspirin and Tylenol and stock up on the new
ibuprofen-containing nonprescription analgesics, especially if you're a
pilot, consider this gem I found in the book *Medication and Flying: A
Pilot's Guide*, Dr. Stanley R. Mohler, 1985, Aircraft Owners and Pilots
Association, no ISBN.

  "Ibuprofen is used to relieve the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and
osteoarthritis.  It is also - and now probably more commonly - used for
the relief of mild to moderate pain.
  In addition to its desired therapeutic effects, ibuprofen may cause
unwanted side effects.  Examples of these side effects that are of
significance to pilots include dizziness, skin rash, heartburn, and
blurred vision.  Reports suggest the rare development of hallucinations
while on the drug.
  It is unwise to pilot aircraft while taking ibuprofen, from the stand-
point of both the condition being treated and the side effects of the
drug.  If in doubt about the condition being treated, consult an [Aviation
Medical Examiner].
  The half-life is about six hours.  When the drug is discontinued, allow
thirty hours prior to performing pilot duties."

Dr. Mohler places ibuprofen in his Category VI: drug's adverse effects
preclude safe flying.  Aspirin and acetaminophen (Tylenol, et al.) are
in Category I: flight duties are normally permissable.

I guess I'll just stick to good old aspirin.


				Happy flying,

				John Opalko
				AT&T Bell Labs
				Naperville, IL


P.S.:

This is a d*mn good book.  It tells you about everything from A-Cillin to
Zyloprim.  Sort of a poor man's PDR.  Pick up a copy if you can find it.
It's easily available to AOPA members, and I assume non-members can buy
it for a higher price.  The address of the AOPA is

	Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
	421 Aviation Way
	Frederick, MD  21701.