FAA Bans Chantix Use By Pilots, Controllers
The FAA has banned the use of the stop smoking drug Chantix after numerous reports of erratic behavior associated with use of the drug that have resulted in a public health warning from the FDA. Pilots and air traffic controllers are banned from using the drug.
"FAA spokesman Les Dorr says the ban is effective immediately and that the agency was notifying unions representing pilots and controllers.
"The FAA decision comes a day after its officials were briefed on the side effects by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.
"A representative from Chantix maker Pfizer Inc. did not immediately comment Wednesday afternoon."
Hm, today pilots. Tomorrow bus drivers?
Posted by Philip Dawdy at May 21, 2008 04:04 PM
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