Medicines and safe driving

Medicines can affect reaction time, attention and vision without you fully noticing. Check official driving advice for each medicine and do not drive if drowsy, dizzy, confused or experiencing blurred vision.

• Difficulty staying awake, frequent yawning or heavy eyelids.
• Slower reactions, distraction or missing a turn or traffic sign.
• Read the package leaflet and pharmacy label when starting and again after every change.
• Do not drive with drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, shaking or poor coordination.
• Before your first drive, ask a doctor or pharmacist for individual driving advice for the exact medicine.
• For urgent GP care outside office hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediate threat to life.