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You have been prescribed a new medicine. Before driving you should:
โ ANSWER
Check with your doctor or pharmacist whether it is safe to drive while taking it
Some medicines cause drowsiness or affect judgment โ always ask a doctor or pharmacist before driving.
All the options
- โCheck with your doctor or pharmacist whether it is safe to drive while taking it
- โTake a short test drive to see how you feel
- โOnly drive during daylight for the first week
- โHalve the dose on days when you need to drive
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