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Is It Safe To Drive When You Are On Many Medicines?

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Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2015
Question: IS IT SAFE TO DRIVE WHEN TAKING DRAMAMINE OR BONINE FOR NAUSEA AND VERTIGO

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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Avoid driving when on this drugs.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM

I have gone through your query.

Both the agents,may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, they impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of meclizine.

I would have suggested you to avoid drivin, as it not only risks your life but also others.

Hope this helps.
Take care
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Is It Safe To Drive When You Are On Many Medicines?

Brief Answer: Avoid driving when on this drugs. Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to HCM I have gone through your query. Both the agents,may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, they impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of meclizine. I would have suggested you to avoid drivin, as it not only risks your life but also others. Hope this helps. Take care