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Some of the common prescription medications that can make driving dangerous include opioids, antidepressants, and muscle relaxants, as well as anti-anxiety, antipsychotic, and antiseizure medicines. The length of time in which your driving could be impaired depends on the medication. The FDA said that some might only affect you for a short time after you take them, while the effects of others could last for several hours and into the next day.
The agency also specifically highlighted the potential dangers of taking certain allergy medicines before driving, noting that many consumers may not realize that this is a concern.
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