With the summer heatwave, and the subsequent pollen with us, car insurance experts have projected a warning to those suffering from hay fever.
Wales is currently registered as having a 'high' pollen count nationwide, with many hay fever sufferers taking antihistamines to battle their symptoms of high pollen.
Alex Kindred, a car insurance expert from Confused.com has said how antihistamines can impact on the driving of hay fever sufferers, with considerable consequences.
Alex said: “Pollen counts are high, so many motorists will be desperately relying on antihistamines to keep hay fever symptoms at bay. But it’s important to check our medication is non-drowsy, or we could be hit with a fine or driving ban, for taking certain medication that affects driving ability.
“Our research found that over half (58%) of motorists suffering from hay fever driven after taking antihistamines and around 10% of those had felt the effects of the medication while driving.
“Some hayfever medications, such as chlorphenamine, hydroxyzine and promethazine, are known to cause drowsiness as a side effect. Our drug driving calculator looks at the legal limits for driving after taking common over-the-counter and prescription medications. Drivers who are confused about which drugs can affect their ability to drive should speak to their doctor or pharmacist for clarity.”
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