It’s actually illegal to be driving with these prescription drugs in your system after ban warning issued

So all in all, as you can see, it’s really not worth it and it’s important to check up on the facts and touch base with your doctor if you’re taking new medication.

It comes as Greg Wilson, founder of car insurance specialists at Quotezone, has warned people on three specific prescription meds to ‘avoid driving’ altogether.

He explained: “If you are on strong medications, it is likely that you will be recommended to avoid driving.”

The expert told Birmingham Live: “Opioid painkillers, tranquillisers, and certain antidepressants are examples of medicines that can affect driving ability – as well as those that cause drowsiness or say ‘do not operate heavy machinery.”

‌Road safety charity, Brake, added that these warnings can be ‘vague or in small print only’ and ‘they may indicate there is a risk of impairment but not relate it to driving’.

This is why it’s always important to seek advice if you’re unsure, so we can keep the roads safe for everyone.