HighlightsOf the 27 studies included in this review, 53 medications were investigated.15 medications (28.3%) were associated with motor vehicle collision risk.As these drugs are widely prescribed, clinical and research implications exist.
AbstractObjectivesDriving under the influence of prescription and over-the-counter medication is a growing public health concern. A systematic review of the literature was performed to investigate which specific medications were associated with increased risk of motor vehicle collision (MVC).MethodsThe a priori inclusion criteria were: (1) studies published from English-language sources on or after January 1, 1960, (2) licensed drivers 15 years of age and older, (3) peer-reviewed publications, master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, and conference papers, (4) studies limited to randomized control trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, or case-control type studies (5) outcome measure reported for at least one specific medication, (6) outcome measure reported as the odds or risk of a motor vehicle collision. Fourteen databases were examined along with hand-searching. Independent, dual selection of studies and data abstraction was performed.ResultsFifty-three medications were investigated by 27 studies included in the review. Fifteen (28.3%) were associated with an increased risk of MVC. These included Buprenorphine, Codeine, Dihydrocodeine, Methadone, Tramadol, Levocitirizine, Diazepam, Flunitrazepam, Flurazepam, Lorazepam, Temazepam, Triazolam, Carisoprodol, Zolpidem, and Zopiclone.ConclusionsSeveral medications were associated with an increased risk of MVC and decreased driving ability. The associations between specific medication use and the increased risk of MVC and/or affected driving ability are complex. Future research opportunities are plentiful and worthy of such investigation.
Medication use and the risk of motor vehicle collisions among licensed drivers: A systematic review
Accident Analysis and Prevention ; 96 ; 255-270
2016-08-02
16 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Drugs , Driving , Review , Prescription , Ability
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