All medicines can have side effects. But did you know that some medicines might affect your ability to drive safely? That might be the case if they slow your reactions&mdash;or make you sleepy, dizzy or less alert. And the more medicines you take, the greater your chances of having a problem.
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<h2>CAUTION: Are your medicines road-safe?</h2>
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These medications might affect your driving:
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 <li>Allergy meds.</li>
 <li>Antidepressants.</li>
 <li>Anxiety meds. </li>
 <li>Heart meds.</li>
 <li>Mood-stabilizing meds.</li>
 <li>Muscle relaxants.</li>
 <li>Opioids.</li>
 <li>Sleep aids.</li>
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If you take any of these, ask your doctor or pharmacist if it&rsquo;s safe for you to get behind the wheel.
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Reviewed 5/10/2024
Sources
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 <li style="text-align: left;">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. "Are Your Medicines Increasing Your Risk of a Fall or a Car Crash?"&nbsp; 
 <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/pdf/older_adult_drivers/Medication-Fact-Sheet_FINAL_Updated-URLs_508.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.cdc.gov/transportationsafety/pdf/older_adult_drivers/Medication-Fact-Sheet_FINAL_Updated-URLs_508.pdf</a>.&nbsp;</li>
 <li style="text-align: left;">U.S. Food and Drug Administration. "Some Medicines and Driving Don't Mix." 
 <a href="https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/some-medicines-and-driving-dont-mix" target="_blank">https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/some-medicines-and-driving-dont-mix</a>.&nbsp;</li>
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