Can I drive while taking Apokyn?

Written by Marisa Wexler, MS |

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Can I drive while taking Apokyn?

Category: Apokyn

Given its potential to cause drowsiness, and due to reports of people falling asleep during daily activities while on the therapy, Apokyn’s U.S. label recommends that patients starting the therapy do not drive or engage in other potentially dangerous activities until they know how it affects them. If patients do experience such adverse events, they are recommended to avoid those types of activities until they talk with their doctor.

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About the Author

Marisa Wexler, MS Marisa holds a Master of Science in cellular and molecular pathology from the University of Pittsburgh, where she studied novel genetic drivers of ovarian cancer. Her areas of expertise include cancer biology, immunology, and genetics, and she has worked as a science writing and communications intern for the Genetics Society of America.