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Article: Antidepressants 'impair driving ability'.
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- PTI - The Press Trust of India Ltd.
- Article date:
- August 18, 2008
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Antidepressants 'impair driving ability'
New York, Aug 18 (PTI) Depressed people who take medication to control the condition can have trouble behind the wheel, for a new study has revealed that antidepressants impair driving ability.
Researchers at North Dakota University have carried out the study and found that a combination of mental illness and the medication lead to the deterioration in the driving ability of depressed people.
"Individuals taking antidepressants should be aware of the possible cognitive effects as they may affect performance in social academic and work settings. However, it appears that mood is correlated with cognitive ...