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Question 7854

Does driving while self-medicating pose a risk to driving?

  1. Yes, because some medications can have side effects.
  2. No, only if the medications are mixed with alcohol.
  3. Only if the driving is done at night.
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Correct answer: Yes, because some medications can have side effects.

Yes. When you self-medicate, you often do not know the side effects of what you are taking or how it interacts with other substances, and some over-the-counter medications cause drowsiness or slow your reflexes. The risk exists day and night, even if you do not drink alcohol.

Documento de consenso sobre medicamentos y conducción en España: información a la población general y papel de los profesionales sanitarios