Driving

[99Sunnydays99]

Is it ok to drive whilst on bisoprolol 5mg & flecainide 100mg? I drive a lot with work and am a little nervous after my latest arrhythmia episode 3 weeks ago.

[BobD Volunteer]

Here in UK DVLA rules for private individuals are that you may continue driving with AF provided that it does not distract or incapacitate you. The rules for PSV and HGV are different and if you fall into either category you need to look up the various rules as it often means that your license is revoked until medical tests have been completed Carneuny will answer that side as he is a bus driver. .

You are supposed to advise DVLA in any event and of course your insurance company although this seldom if ever produces any problems. You could face a fine of £1000 if you fail to comply with the rules and regulations.

[Hidden]

Can't speak for Flec but I have always driven my private car and been driving buses with Bisoprolol for 12 years. If you go onto DVLA website into Medical Services they should have up to date information on AF and various medical/ health care aspects relative to difference licence categories. I am over 70 so by virtue of my PSV licence I have to have a medical annually ( and pass it) before my licence will be renewed.

John

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

Did you not have to stop driving whilst investigation took place?

[Hidden in reply to BobD]

Yes Bob, only right in the beginning they revoked my PSV licence for 3 or 4 months. They (DVLA) went to town on investigations ...... I began to think Kim Philby had an easier time of it. Interestingly, they didn't revoke my car licence 😱

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Hidden]

No its in the regs that you can drive (private person) so long as your AF does not distract or incapacitate,

[john-boy-92]

The DVLA revoke your Group 1 driving licence (car and motorcycle) if your horizontal visual field is less than 120 degrees. The exceptional case assessment to regain the licence includes electronically timed braking reaction. Yet, this is not required for a provisional licence or an assessment of the effect of prescription medication. Perhaps it would clarify whether people are safe to drive. That said, DVLA Medical Group are taking at least ten months to deal with posted forms.

[Flyer2820]

Hi 99Sunnydays99.My doctor said I had to stop driving for 5 weeks when I first went on bisoprolol. After that I was driving whilst on flechanide and anticoagulant with the dvla knowing about it. I had to forfeit my 7.5 ton part of my licence when I was 70 because of my af but I could get it back now if necessary as I have had an ablation and am af free.

Hope this helps.

Regards Flyer.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

HiBisoprolol doesn't affect me even when I took 10mg.

I dont take F.

The answer is if you feel light headed or dizzy ask if you can reduce or take it pm.

ceri. JOY

[reinaway]

I was on 10mg of Bisoprolol some years ago but no flecinide and never had any problems. The only reason why I changed to Nebivolol was because of the poor sleep and nightmares I had with Bisoprolol. Keep well.