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Yes, they can impair them, sometimes seriously.
Yes, they can impair driving ability, sometimes seriously. Some anxiolytics, sedatives or antidepressants may cause drowsiness, lengthen reaction time or affect coordination. Effects depend on the medicine, dose and individual; not every treatment produces the same impairment. Consult the leaflet and a healthcare professional about driving and interactions, especially alcohol; do not drive with impaired abilities.
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They can impair them only when mixed with alcohol.
Yes, they can impair them, sometimes seriously.
No, none can affect driving.
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