Question 7863
If you drive frequently and take antihistamines to treat a respiratory allergy, it is advisable to...
- Use non-sedating antihistamines, which do not cause drowsiness.
- Drive at dusk or at dawn, since there is less pollen in the air.
- Have an alcoholic drink to avoid becoming drowsy.
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Correct answer: Use non-sedating antihistamines, which do not cause drowsiness.
If you drive often, ask your doctor for a second- or third-generation non-sedating antihistamine that relieves your allergy without causing drowsiness. Alcohol does not prevent drowsiness; it intensifies the sedating effect, and there is more pollen at dawn and dusk.