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Hi the laws have changed in uk. Where legal medication of doctors u carnt drive on, iv come across some things I should have done a long time ago. Before the new laws my phsyciatrist said I could drive when taking lomotragin an prozac. Now the laws have changed I wasn't sure about the meds, so I have been weaning myself of prozac. I have taken these medication for 6 years an been driving for 9 years. I havent told dvla as I dident think I had to. But now im scared I will get a fine an loose my licence for being mild bipola. Van anybody give me some advice please thank u xx
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Wow, it's the middle of the week already!Today is our 11 year anniversary, so we're going out to a nice dinner. I'm losing a lot of sleep these days, hence a wonky schedule and uncomfortable feelings. But I know it will pass, eventually.I hope all of you have a peaceful day, and may good things come your way!
It's fairly clear. Basically the law says you cannot drive if your ability is impaired by taking drugs - whether they are illegal or prescribed.
That's just common sense. The label inserts warn you about taking medications, using heavy machinery, driving where thre are problems.
Equally you should not drive if you are over tired.
Neither lamotrigine or prozac should come into that category.
Do NOT stop any medication cold turkey unless you have discussed it with your doctor.
Here are selected quotes from the UK governement site.
"Its illegal in England and Wales to drive with legal drugs in your body if it impairs your driving."
"Talk to your doctor about whether you should drive if youve been prescribed any of the following drugs:
clonazepam
diazepam
flunitrazepam
lorazepam
methadone
morphine or opiate and opioid-based drugs
oxazepam
temazepam
You can drive after taking these drugs if:
youve been prescribed them and followed advice on how to take them by a healthcare professional
they arent causing you to be unfit to drive even if youre above the specified limits"
Those are either opiates or diazopines. Both cause sleepiness. Even if you are on those meds your doctor will give you advice and so it does not mean you cannot drive.
You can read the whole thing here
https://www.gov.uk/drug-driving-law