Do opioids affect the ability to drive safely?
The literature on the impact of opioid pharmacotherapy on driving ability and safety is reviewed. Recommendations for safe driving while taking opioids and limitations of the data are discussed.
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Orthopedic University Hospital, Uniklinik Balgrist, Zurich, Switzerland. e eisenberg@rambam.health.gov.il
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001334:Automobile Driving / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy
D000701:Analgesics, Opioid