True or false? You can get a DUI when you take your prescription medicine. Yes, absolutely you can get a DUI on prescription medication. We're talking about substances that impair the human body. If you've taken, for example, Xanax or you've taken one of your Valiums, any kind of pain medication, any kind of muscle relaxer, or anti-anxiety medication can absolutely impair your ability to drive, and it's covered under the law. Even if you haven't had anything to drink, you can still get a DUI on your prescription meds.