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Page 1 of 3 Medication, Illness and Driving
This
is meant as a summary of information available from the DVLA and other
sources. You are advised to confirm this information is still current
before acting upon it. The DVLA operates a helpline that will be able
to help you with any questions regarding this subject.
Fibromyalgia
and it's related illnesses, along with the side effects of any
medication you may be on may affect your ability to drive.
You should always read any leaflets which come with your medication to see how it may affect you.
If
you think your ability to drive may be affected, if you find yourself
losing concentration, if your physical abilities are impaired or your
reflexes slowed then you should first go to your GP for advice. “The
medical standards of fitness to drive are available to all medical
practitioners and if your doctor, in accordance with these standards,
has advised you that you should not drive you may wish to surrender
your licence, and reapply for its restoration at a later date.” It
may be a good idea to ask your GP if he would have any concerns about
your fitness to drive at your next appointment and that puts your mind
at ease.
You should then inform the DVLA: see here
“If
you already have a driving licence and need to tell the DVLA of a
medical condition or disability, you must tell them right away and not
wait until your licence is due for renewal.”
The following are FM related conditions for which you can download questionnaires from the DVLA site here: see here
- Serious memory problems or episodes of confusion.
- Fits or blackouts.
- Severe and recurrent disabling giddiness.
- Sleep disorders which cause excessive daytime or awake time sleepiness.
- Any other condition which causes excessive daytime or awake time sleepiness.
- Any visual condition which affects both eyes (not including short or long sight or colour blindness).
- Dependence on or misuse of drugs in the past three years.
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