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256. 医薬品
医薬品は、処方薬でも市販薬でも運転能力へ影響することがあります。眠気、めまい、かすみ目、集中力低下、反応遅延、協調運動や判断の低下を引き起こすものがあります。説明書を読み、処方用量を守り、安全に運転できるか不明なら医師や薬剤師へ相談します。新しい薬を始める、用量を変更する、複数薬やアルコールと併用する場合は特に注意します。
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.
