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Anything that may impair your ability to make decisions should never be
mixed with driving. These substances to avoid include not only illegal
drugs such as marijuana but many prescription and over-the-counter medications
as well.
Many of the drugs people take to treat medical conditions have little or no
effect on driving when used by themselves and in recommended doses. Often, the
greatest danger lies in combining drugs and alcohol. The combined effects
of alcohol and another drug can be much greater than the effect of either one
taken alone.
There are thousands of drugs whose effects, either alone or in combination
with other drugs or alcohol, have the potential to impair your ability to
operate a vehicle safely. These drugs can affect some people more than
others. Even in the same person, the effects can vary at different times.
You may not be aware of the effects of a drug, but they are there. Don’t
be fooled.
The best bet is to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice on whether you
should drive after taking any type of medication. Also ask whether even a
small amount of alcohol could greatly increase the impairing effect of the drug.
When in doubt, keep drugs and alcohol separate from driving.
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