Four prescription drugs that could get you arrested for drunk driving

I guess it makes sense, but still, following your doctor’s instructions to take a prescription and then getting pulled over for DUI will definitely be frustrating.

Some medications have a sticker on the bottle that says we should not drive heavy equipment, including cars. I think we need to be responsible and understand that certain medications can cause us problems, even if they are part of our lifestyle as prescribed by a doctor and prescribed to us by law.

According to Motor cookies website, these four prescription-only medications, even if officially prescribed by your doctor, can get you pulled over and a police officer can easily ask you to take a roadside sobriety test.

• Painkillers
• Antidepressants
• Muscle relaxants
• Anti-anxiety medications

It is extremely important to know that although the four drugs listed above are the main prescribed medications, a judge will not think twice about sentencing you for being under the influence of a drug that alters your performance, according to Motor Biscuit, the list is actually don’t stop there.

Sleeping pills, decongestants, over-the-counter or prescription cold and flu medications, and even allergy medications can make you too “drunk” to drive.

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According to Find the law website, these over-the-counter medications may impair our performance, but we don’t realize it. Whether it was a prescription or not, did you have a glass of wine after work or get just a couple of hours of sleep in addition to taking your medication?

It may seem unfathomable that prescription or over-the-counter medications got you arrested on a DUI charge. Using drugs and driving a car is illegal while you are impaired, even if you have a valid prescription.

The side effects are real and can be easily increased.

• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Nausea
• Blurred vision
• Slow motion
• Fainting
• Inability to concentrate or pay attention

I’m sure this list isn’t new, but it’s definitely worth a reminder, especially when combined with the stress, lack of sleep I mentioned, and even too much caffeine, all leading up to the holiday season.

It may seem unfathomable that prescription or over-the-counter medications got you arrested on a DUI charge. Using drugs and driving a car is illegal while you are impaired, even if you have a valid prescription.