Taking Advil, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen? You Could be Arrested for DUI
While everyone is quite aware of the effects of taking alcohol during or just before driving on your health and the potential criminal charges against the offense, not many know that some common prescription drugs could also produce false breathalyzer test readings. Advil, Tylenol, and Ibuprofen are three such everyday medications that could erroneously earn you an arrest for driving under influence.
Once a police officer suspects you of being impaired, they may request a breathalyzer test before you get arrested for DUI. The essence of the test is to check your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level against the acceptable limit of 0.08%. …
