How can medication be used as a DUI defense?

How can medication be used as a DUI defense?

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A medication can be used as a DUI defense if it is lawfully prescribed and the person was unaware that a side effect of the medication is that they would be impaired. Generally speaking, even a prescribed medication such as Vicodin impairs a person and can cause them to be prosecuted for DUI if they're driving under the influence of it. Sometimes a person may be prescribed a medication and was never advised that they should avoid driving or avoid operating heavy machinery while they're on the medication, and they take the medication and they drive. In that situation, the defense of lawful medication may apply and may excuse their DUI.