{"id":48782,"date":"2022-02-10T10:43:07","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T15:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=48782"},"modified":"2022-02-10T10:43:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-10T15:43:07","slug":"medication-guide-to-avoid-drowsy-driving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/medication-guide-to-avoid-drowsy-driving\/","title":{"rendered":"Medication guide to avoid drowsy driving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is drowsy driving? Which medications put you at risk for falling asleep at the wheel? How can you tell if you\u2019re too tired to drive safely? In this article, you\u2019ll find tips and guidance to help you drive responsibly and a list of the warning signs of being too drowsy to drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is drowsy driving?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsy driving is a major issue on the road today. It is estimated that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aaafoundation.org\/prevalence-impact-drowsy-driving\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 in 6 fatal crashes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involved a drowsy driver. Drowsy driving is defined as operating a motor vehicle while sleepy or fatigued. An insufficient quantity or quality of sleep can lead to sleepiness, which can impair the performance of safety-critical tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How common is drowsy driving?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study by the National Sleep Foundation found that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/drowsy-driving\/drowsy-driving-vs-drunk-driving\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20% of people fell asleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> behind the wheel in the past year. Drowsy driving is incredibly dangerous. It impairs your ability to react to unexpected events on the road. A driver who falls into a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsc.org\/road\/safety-topics\/fatigued-driver\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cmicro-sleep\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the highway could travel the length of a football field in a handful of seconds.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsy driving and medication: Who is more likely to drive drowsy?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers who are on medication that causes drowsiness as a side effect are more likely to drive drowsy and are at higher risk of having a fatal accident. This is because the mental faculties of a person diminishes when they are tired or under the influence of a sedative medication. Driving drowsy can lead to misjudgments, errors in decision making, decreased concentration, and slower reaction times.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be proactive with your doctor. When you are prescribed medication, ask questions about potential side effects and adverse reactions that could affect your ability to drive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People who are more likely to drive drowsy include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers taking medications that cause drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commercial drivers who drive for long shifts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shift workers who sleep during the day and work throughout the night<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers with untreated sleep disorders such as sleep apnea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes people to feel drowsy while driving?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes us so likely to feel drowsy while driving? When you are driving, your brain has to work harder to stay alert. Following GPS directions, focusing on the road, and watching out for other cars can be exhausting, especially after long hours on the road.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In other words, driving can be tiring, both mentally and physically. It requires constant input from the driver to maintain focus, situational awareness, and control. It&#8217;s not unusual for drivers to feel sleepy or fatigued while driving, especially after a long shift at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications cause drowsy driving<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications can cause drowsiness as a side effect. This is not always an issue for patients, but in some cases, sedative effects can cause difficulty with daily activities. It\u2019s important to be aware of sedation or other side effects when prescribed a new medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What type of medications pose a drowsy driving risk?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medications have sedative side effects that can make driving unsafe. Common medications that can cause drowsy driving include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain allergy medications like antihistamines<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benadryl (diphenhydramine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phenergan (promethazine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vistaril (hydroxyzine)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain antidepressants such as tricyclic antidepressants<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silenor (doxepin)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elavil (amitriptyline)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tofranil (imipramine)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep medications<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambien (zolpidem)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lunesta (eszopiclone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sonata (zaleplon)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain kinds of anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xanax (alprazolam)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ativan (lorazepam)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valium (diazepam)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure medications<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lopressor (metoprolol tartrate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenormin (atenolol)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are signs that you should stop driving?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are at risk for drowsy driving because of a medication, medical condition, or situation that requires long hours of driving, the signs below may signal that it&#8217;s time to pull over and take a nap.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent yawning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yawning a lot? Pull over and take a nap. Repeated, uncontrollable yawning is a sure sign that it\u2019s time to stop driving. According to<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsc.org\/road-safety\/safety-topics\/fatigued-driving\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reports<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, about 328,000 crashes a year are the result of drowsy driving. In this same study, reports showed that people were injured in 109,000 of those drowsy driving crashes and about 6,400 of those accidents were fatal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can\u2019t keep eyes open<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel your eyes drooping, that\u2019s a serious sign that you are drowsy and should not be driving. For example, if you notice you\u2019re blinking frequently, you\u2019re at risk of falling asleep behind the wheel. Instead of trying to push through the fatigue, pull over and take a power nap.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drifting into other lanes or hitting \u201crumble strips\u201d on the road<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re having trouble staying in your lane, or find yourself \u201ccorrecting\u201d often, you\u2019re definitely showing signs of serious fatigue. Many new cars have sensors that beep when you drift out of your lane, which should help you notice when you are driving drowsy. But just because the car alerts you doesn\u2019t mean you should keep driving. That\u2019s a sign you should stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inability to remember the last few miles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people have what is called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1080\/00207146308409239\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highway hypnosis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a condition where they can&#8217;t remember the last few miles they drove. This leads to a higher risk of accidents as the person is not as attentive as they should be. When you\u2019re driving, especially at night, take a few minutes to think back. Do you remember the last few miles? If not, you need to take a break.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing a road sign or exit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all occasionally miss exits. But if you\u2019re missing exits frequently, your attention is divided and it could stem from drowsy driving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following other cars too closely<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major warning signs of drowsy driving is accidentally tailgating other cars. If you\u2019re too close to the other cars on the road, you could cause an accident if the car in front of you unexpectedly shortstops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Difficulty maintaining proper speed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure why you keep slowing down? You could be tired. Even though maintaining speed is usually second nature, it\u2019s hard to keep a steady pressure on the gas pedal when you\u2019re drowsy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid driving drowsy on the road<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving while drowsy is a major safety risk and can lead to accidents, but there are ways that you can avoid driving while fatigued. The number one way to avoid driving drowsy is to have a good night\u2019s rest before driving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay hydrated, but avoid heavy, fatty foods like fries. Never drink alcohol and drive. You can also take naps before driving, keep the car at a comfortable temperature, and fuel up with caffeine or sugar. However, caffeine and sugar are temporary solutions and may worsen drowsiness once their effects wear off.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What can you do if you realize you are driving while fatigued?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t ignore the warning signs. If you get drowsy while driving, it is best to try drinking a caffeinated beverage or energy drink, taking a short break from driving, or stopping to take a nap. If there are other people in the car who can drive, ask them to take a turn at the wheel. If you\u2019re driving alone, stop to stretch your legs and walk around in the fresh air.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsy driving facts &amp; stats<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An estimated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsc.org\/road-safety\/safety-topics\/fatigued-driving\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">328,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> crashes are caused by drivers who are drowsy driving due to medication, fatigue, or sleep deprivation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drivers under 25 are responsible for around 50% or more of drowsy driving crashes.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re tired, you\u2019re three times more likely to be in a car crash.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 20 hours without sleep, focus and attention while driving becomes equivalent to driving with a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08%, or driving drunk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the consequences of driving while fatigued may not seem serious, it can be fatal. The National Sleep Foundation recommends taking a break from driving after two hours of being awake and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/drowsy-driving\/how-to-stay-awake-tips\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeping for at least seven to nine hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before going on a long drive<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsy driving and medication: Key takeaways<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to know that drowsy driving can be just as lethal as drunk driving. The best way to avoid drowsy driving is to avoid driving when you are feeling sleepy. You can also drink caffeine, power nap, or take turns driving if you are feeling drowsy while on the road. You should also consult your doctor for guidance on whether you can drive while taking a medication known to cause drowsiness.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is drowsy driving? 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