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This really depends on what your use case is.
If you're worried I would go for some kind of antihistamine since even the non-benzo benzo derivatives have higher risks of death associated with them.
On the other hand, if you're driving to work I would be careful with the antihistamines. They really do make you drowsy in the morning, especially at the higher doses. The effect does go away and I've had no trouble performing at work after taking them but I almost crashed my car once... If you take PT, bike or get driven to work they're great imo.
Finally, I hope it goes without saying that sleeping aids really shouldn't be something one takes every day, for a whole host of reasons, and if you have to take one for extended periods you should really stay away from benzodiazepines and their derivates.
with cycling it is fine only when you have cycleways separated from roads without real pedestrian/cycling traffic on them
falling under car while on bicycle is a poor idea
That is true to an extent but cycling by it's nature also keeps you awake and alert in a way that driving doesn't. The lingering effect isn't that strong and I've never been worried in the slightest or close to an accident when biking. In a car people start drifting off by just being regular tired.
Furthermore, it's not the high stress environment that is the highest risk imo, it's when you're in steady pace traffic.
In the end this is something one has to figure out for oneself and it depends on how one reacts to the medication and being careful is prudent. Smaller doses are advisable anyway and they significantly reduce risk and severity of morning drowsiness.
definitely makes sense, more than what I expected to be reasoning (that on bicycle hitting others will cause much lesser harm), thanks for clarifying
(I have quite limited experience with car driving)
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