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Diazepam / Alprazolam / Lorazepam / Clonazepam
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
Diazepam / Alprazolam / Lorazepam / Clonazepam
Benzodiazepine / anxiolytic
Typical grounding period: 72 hours (3 days)
Measured from the last dose, and only once completely side-effect free.
Guidance notes
Table A1: benzodiazepines are unacceptable — no flying within 72 hours. The drug is addictive and must not be used together with alcohol. Long half-life agents and the underlying anxiety disorder may require considerably longer grounding, decided by the DAME.
Known SA brand names
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