Over the Counter Drugs and Driving
When you feel achy and have a sniffle but have to make it to work on time nonetheless, you probably would not think twice about stopping by the nearest pharmacy and grabbing the first cold & flu medicine you see. You also probably would not bother checking the back of the box for the possible side effects before you pop two of them into your mouth. But just because these drugs are over the counter medications that can be purchased without a prescription does not mean that they don’t have potentially mind altering side effects.
Certain over the counter drugs can easily render you unfit to drive. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident by a driver who was under the influence of certain potentially mind-altering over the counter drugs, contact the Waco car accident attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. at 877-948-4842 to discuss your legal options.
Dangerous Over the Counter Medications
Although you should check every medication before you take it, there are certain over the counter meds that should not be taken right before you intend to drive. These types of medications include:
- Cold and flu medications
- Decongestants
- Anti-histamines that are not labeled as “non-drowsy”
The only way you can be sure of how a certain medication will affect you is by taking it in a safe environment.
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If you or someone you love has been seriously injured by a driver who was under the influence of a mind- altering over the counter drug, contact the Waco car accident attorneys of the Law Offices of Vic Feazell, P.C. at 877-948-4842 to discuss your legal options.
