You may have received this from us in the past, but due to updated guidance we can no longer prescribe.
Guidance for Diazepam for travel has changed and the civil aviation authority do not recommend that we prescribe this. Please see their advice below:
- use of diazepam causes longer reaction times and slowed thinking. Therefore, may incapacitate you in the event of an emergency.
- diazepam use can increase your risk of DVT / blood clots due to sedation and therefore you are less likely to move your legs.
- sedating effects can cause some respiratory depression at high altitudes
- rare, but can increase aggression in patients which would be detrimental to passenger safety
- if used along with alcohol all of the above is enhanced
- in certain countries it is illegal to take these into
- diazepam is not licensed for this use
There are plenty of very good fear of flying courses which may be better than using diazepam or over the counter preparations such as calms etc. See links below for courses:
Easyjest – http://www.fearlessflyer.easyjet.com/ – Tel: 0203 813 1644
British Airways – https://flyingwithconfidence.com/venues/glasgow – Tel: 01252 793 250