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Common Prescription Medications That Can Affect Your Capacity to Drive

Some of these you can also buy over the counter.

There is no ´labelling´ law in Spain for prescription meds you get from the ´farmacia´, like there is for example in Holland, where the dosage as prescribed by the medical professional, plus a clear colour code with regards to ´will influence your capacity to drive´ or ´not to combine with alcohol´ has to be printed on a label that will go on the box of said prescribed medicine. So this list of the 15 most sold medicines and whether they do or don´t affect your capacity to drive negatively could be helpful.

LIST FROM DGT/TRAFICO

Please note: The information provided is based upon our understanding of current legislation. It is not legal advice but is provided freely to enable you to be properly informed. We recommend that if you are considering taking action, you should seek professional advice.

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