Medicines and Driving
Some Medicines and Driving don’t Mix
- Some prescription and nonprescription medicines have side effects and cause reactions that may make it unsafe to drive (e.g.opioid pain relievers, anti-anxiety, anti-seizure drugs, antipsychotic, antidepressants, codeine)
- Cannabidiol (CBD) products and driving can be dangerous
- Some sleep medicines can impair even the next morning
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Allergy medicines can affect ability to drive
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