Some medications can make it harder for your body to handle extreme heat, experts say
Health experts are warning that certain medications may impair the body's ability to cope with extreme heat during current record temperature spikes.
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Medical professionals and health agencies are alerting the public that specific medications can increase health risks during extreme heat. These warnings include cautions for those taking antidepressants and certain weight-loss injections.
Coverage from The Mirror and Tuscaloosa Thread highlights risks for users of Citalopram, Fluoxetine, and Sertraline, with the UKHSA issuing messages regarding these drugs. Additionally, The Sun reports on potential dangers associated with weight-loss jabs, while Pharmacy Business notes that pharmacists are recommending safe medicine storage during the heat wave.
Future updates may clarify specific emergency triggers for calling 999 and further guidance on the safe keeping of pharmaceuticals as the record heat continues.
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Quick answers
Which specific antidepressants are mentioned in the warnings?
Coverage identifies Citalopram, Fluoxetine, and Sertraline.
What advice are pharmacists providing?
Pharmacists are recommending safe medicine keeping in response to the record heat wave.
Which health organization is issuing messages about these medications?
The UKHSA is providing information to those taking specific antidepressants.
Coverage (7)
- In Arizona's extreme heat, some common medications may increase your risk KJZZ · 9h ago
- Warning as major mistake can make medicines 'less effective' during heatwave The Mirror · 9h ago
- Pharmacists recommend safe medicine keeping amid record heat wave Pharmacy Business · 9h ago
- GP warns millions at risk of deadly fat jab mistakes in heat…when to dial 999 thesun.co.uk · 9h ago
- Health Experts Urge Caution for Antidepressant Users in Hot Weather Tuscaloosa Thread · 9h ago
- UKHSA message to anyone taking Citalopram, Fluoxetine or Sertraline The Mirror · 9h ago
- Some medications can make it harder for your body to handle extreme heat, experts say news8000.com · 9h ago
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