Could your prescription be putting you and others at risk on the road? Common car crash causing drugs...

You know better than to drink and drive – but what about that prescription drug you, or the driver near you, might be taking...

A recent study took a look at some common prescription drugs and the drivers who take them, as prescribed. The results yielded some concerning connections between certain drugs and the chances of being involved in a car crash. The riskiest drug categories were antidepressants, anti-anxiety and Z-drugs, or sleeping pills. Here are some of the common prescription drugs that could be putting you at risk:

• Antidepressants: Prozak, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa and Lexapro

• Anti-anxiety: Xanax, Klonopin, Vlium and Ativan

• Z-drugs: Ambien and Sonata

If you take any of these drugs, it’s a good idea to discuss this risk with your doctor. The time of day you take your prescription, or