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How can ivacaftor affect the ability to drive or use machines?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Ivacaftor has a minor influence on driving and using machines but may cause dizziness, and patients experiencing dizziness should not drive or use machines until symptoms resolve.

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Kalydeco 150 mg film-coated tabletsVertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Limited · emc · SmPC §4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines · Version 35Document updated 14 July 2026

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