It's sort of akin to the guy who drinks too much at a neighborhood bar and gambles that he won't get caught driving the few blocks home. Outside the lines OTC anti-allergens are just the tip of the iceberg. Other OTC and prescription medicines pose equally serious challenges. We only studied selective antihistamines and alcohol. While most medications that cause drowsiness carry clear warnings, sometimes what's between the lines, implied, or hidden in the fine print is even more threatening.
Drowsiness is far different from the impaired driving demonstrated in the Iowa study.
Even prescription drug labeling can be misleading. One popular antidepressant routinely carries warnings about drowsiness and operating machinery after taking it. And their presentations frequently offer difficult choices patients may be forced to balance. And allow Robbie Buhl to breathe a little easier on the open highway. Using the Internet to meet someone online is a very convenient, effective and enjoyable experience.