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Do cold medicines affect driving a vehicle?

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Yes, as they may cause drowsiness.

Some medicines used to treat a cold or flu, such as antihistamines, may negatively affect driving because of their composition and sedative effect, as they may cause drowsiness or fatigue in the driver.

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  • No, medicines do not affect driving under any circumstances.

  • Yes, as they may cause drowsiness.

  • Yes, they are beneficial because they stimulate the driver.

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