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Medication use by the driving population.

M C Del Rio1, F J Alvarez

  • 1Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Valladolid, 47005 Valladolid, Spain.

Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
|July 1, 1996
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Many Spanish drivers use medication, with over 17% using it chronically. Most chronic users were unaware of medication

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacovigilance
  • Road Safety
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Medication use is prevalent among drivers.
  • Understanding medication's impact on driving is crucial for public safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate medicine consumption patterns in Spanish drivers.
  • To assess the awareness of medication effects on driving skills.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted in 1993 among 1500 Spanish drivers aged over 16.
  • Questionnaires collected data on medication use and awareness of driving-related effects.

Main Results:

  • 45.1% of drivers used medication in the past year; 17.3% were chronic users.
  • Central nervous system, respiratory, cardiovascular, and alimentary tract drugs were most common.

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  • 76.5% of regular medication users received no warnings about driving impairment.

    • Conclusions:

    • A significant proportion of Spanish drivers use medication, posing potential risks to road safety.
    • There is a critical need for health professionals to educate drivers on medication's effects on driving performance.