No go pill

Updated on Dec 29, 2023

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In the U.S. military and other uses, a no-go pill refers to a hypnotic medication taken to ensure adequate rest in preparation for upcoming tasks or for rest and recovery. As of November 2012, medications approved as no-go pills by the U.S. Air Force for Special Operations include:

Temazepam (Restoril), with a 12-hour restriction on subsequent flight operation

Zaleplon (Sonata), with a 4-hour restriction on subsequent flight operation

Zolpidem (Ambien), with a 6-hour restriction on subsequent flight operation

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