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Antidepressants Could Impair Driving Abilities

-August 18, 2008

Recent reports claim that people who are taking antidepressant medications are worse drivers than those who don’t.

Researchers believe the new findings stem from the fact that depressed people on these medications have more trouble concentrating while behind the wheel.

Study Conducted on Effects of Drugs

Psychologists from the University of North Dakota recently conducted a study involving 60 people and the effects of antidepressants on driving.

29 of the participants were taking no medications during the study and the others were taking antidepressants.

All of those involved in the study participated in a driving simulation where they were asked to make several decisions as they would be on the road.

Results Prove Medications Alter Thought Process

According to the researchers, those who were on antidepressants scored lower on the test than those in the control group.

“Individuals taking antidepressants should be aware of the possible cognitive effects as they may affect performance in social, academic and work settings, as well as driving abilities,” the researchers claimed.

The study’s results were presented at the Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association.

The research is deemed to be of high importance seeing as there has been a rapid increase in the amount of Americans taking antidepressant medications in recent years.

(Source: Science Daily)

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