Question 7868
Can taking painkillers for minor aches affect your ability to drive safely?
- No, painkillers have no side effects.
- Yes, especially if they are taken excessively and without medical supervision.
- Only if they are mixed with alcohol.
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Correct answer: Yes, especially if they are taken excessively and without medical supervision.
Yes. Painkillers seem harmless, but some cause drowsiness, blurred vision, vertigo, or trouble concentrating, even if you do not drink alcohol. The risk is greater when you overuse them or take them without medical supervision, for example, taking several pills a day for weeks on your own.