Question 6153
Can medications taken to treat a cold affect the ability to drive safely?
- Yes, they are beneficial because they eliminate the feeling of fatigue and drowsiness.
- Yes, because they can cause drowsiness.
- No, medications never affect the ability to drive.
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Correct answer: Yes, because they can cause drowsiness.
Yes. Some cold medications, such as certain antihistamines, can make you drowsy. Rather than relieving fatigue and drowsiness, they can make them worse.