Fear of flying (flying phobia)

We are often asked to prescribe sedative drugs, such as diazepam (Valium), for fear of flying. We have recently agreed a practice policy that we will no longer prescribe these drugs for fear of flying. There are a number of good reasons why prescribing of drugs such as diazepam is not safe or recommended:

Diazepam and similar drugs are not recommended for treatment of phobias because other treatments are safer and more effective.