It is against the law to drive while impaired by taking any impairing substance (including prescription medicines and over the counter and pharmacist-only medicines).

You should take your prescription medicines as prescribed by your health practitioner. Remember to check with the practitioner giving you your medicine that it is OK to drive. Check the label on the medicine to see if there is a warning.

If you take a dose above what has been prescribed or mix drugs, alcohol or prescription medicines with other medicines, the level of impairment is likely to be increased. Remember to always drive safely – impairing drugs and driving don’t mix.