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256. Médicaments
Les médicaments peuvent affecter la capacité à conduire même lorsqu’ils sont prescrits légalement ou disponibles sans ordonnance. Certains provoquent somnolence, vertiges, vision floue, diminution de la concentration, ralentissement des réactions ou altération de la coordination et du jugement. Le conducteur doit lire la notice, respecter la dose prescrite et demander conseil à un médecin ou pharmacien en cas de doute. Une prudence accrue est nécessaire au début d’un nouveau traitement, lors d’un changement de dose ou lors de l’association de plusieurs médicaments ou de médicaments avec de l’alcool.
Can medication affect your fitness to drive in Belgium?
Yes. Belgian driving-fitness standards recognise that certain medicines can increase the risk of an accident. A driver must remain medically fit and capable of driving safely.
How can you check whether a medicine affects driving in Belgium?
Read the patient information leaflet, particularly the section on driving and using machines. The Belgian medicines authority also recommends asking your doctor or pharmacist when you are unsure.
Can medicine bought without a prescription affect driving in Belgium?
Yes. A medicine does not have to require a prescription to affect driving. Some antihistamines, cough medicines and other commonly used medicines can reduce alertness or reaction ability.
Which types of medication can affect driving ability?
Medicines that may affect driving include certain sleeping tablets, sedatives, antihistamines, antidepressants, anti-epileptic medicines and some cough medicines. The effect depends on the medicine and the individual.
What should you do if medication makes you sleepy or dizzy in Belgium?
Do not drive if side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impaired vision or reduced concentration prevent you from driving safely. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice when necessary.
Can medication affect a Belgian driving-fitness assessment?
Yes. When medication or a medical condition may increase the risk of an accident, a medical driving-fitness assessment may be required. The driver is responsible for ensuring that they continue to meet the applicable fitness standards.
Where can you find official information about medicines in Belgium?
The Belgian Federal Agency for Medicines and Health Products provides an official medicines database and patient information leaflets containing information on safe use, side effects and possible restrictions on driving.

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