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Pilot Minute: Can I take a weight loss drug and still fly?

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In a recent Pilot Minute video from Federal Air Surgeon Susan Northrup, she looks into whether a pilot can take one of the popular weight loss medications that are all the rage now and still fly.

The YouTube page for the video also includes links to a variety of FAA publications, including pharmaceuticals for weight loss, no fly warning times for diabetes medications, and more. Check it out here.

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