Baierbrunn (ots) - Introduction: Many of us have to take medication. Anyone who drives a car should be aware that about one in five of the medications approved here can affect one's ability to drive. Petra Terdenge has more information: Speaker: Whether with or without medication - the basic rule is: anyone who gets behind the wheel must be fit to drive, says Katharina Klados from Apotheken Umschau: Original sound Katharina Klados 28 sec. "Before I drive a car myself, I should always ask myself whether I feel 100% fit to drive. There are medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded, and if you take them, you should definitely not drive. But it doesn't have to be oral medication; eye drops can also increase the risk and make your vision a little blurry. Therefore, you should wait at least 15 minutes after using the drops before getting behind the wheel." Speaker: Both over-the-counter and prescription medications can impair your ability to drive. Anyone who has to take the following medications should be careful: Original sound Katharina Klados 11 sec. "Painkillers such as morphine, certain antidepressants, sedatives and sleeping pills, but also diabetes medications. Especially those known to cause hypoglycemia." Speaker: If you are unsure whether a medication will affect you while driving, it is best to speak to your family doctor. Good advice is also available at the pharmacy, and reading the package insert is also helpful. You should be especially careful if you have to take new medications: Original sound Katharina Klados 14 sec. "The risk of affecting your ability to drive is particularly high when starting a new therapy or when a dosage is changed. Older people or those with pre-existing medical conditions are particularly affected." Closing remark: In the worst case, traffic accidents can occur under the influence of medication. And according to Apotheken Umschau, this can also result in fines or even imprisonment. Therefore, it's better to play it safe and, if in doubt, leave the car at home. Many other interesting health news items can be found at www.apotheken-umschau.de. Press contact: Katharina Neff-Neudert, Corporate Communications, Tel. +49(0)89 - 744 33 360, Email:
[email protected]. Original content from: Wort & Bild Publishing Group - Health News, transmitted by news aktuell. Original report: https://www.presseportal.de/pm/52678/6031247
