- Drugs may affect the central nervous system and may cause sleepiness, dizziness, fatigue, impairment of concentration and judgement, excitation, slowing of reaction or blurred vision. The effects of drugs on driving ability may vary among different people.
- Avoid taking drugs before driving. If taking drugs before driving cannot be avoided, make sure you know the effects of drugs on driving ability. Consult healthcare professionals including doctors, pharmacists or dentists if in doubt and ask for alternative medications when necessary.
- If the medication impairs your driving ability, do not drive.
- Always look out for warning message on drug label, such as “This drug may cause drowsiness. If affected, do not drive or operate machinery”.
- Always follow the recommended dosage of the medications, and monitor the effects of drug on you while driving. Stop driving under safe condition if driving impairment is recognized.
- Never attempt to take medications from various sources on your own because the effects on driving ability are not predictable. Consult healthcare professionals if necessary.
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