Heat Wave Medication Risks | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Doctors and pharmacists in southeast Wisconsin are sounding the alarm: extreme heat can dangerously interact with common medications like water pills, antihistamines, insulin, and mental health drugs. These meds can impair your body’s ability to cool down—some by blocking sweat, others by causing dehydration or messing with your internal thermostat. Heat can even degrade meds like insulin or melt pills if left out. With ER visits rising, experts urge you to seek cool places if you feel heat symptoms and to monitor your meds closely. This heat wave isn’t a summer fluke—it’s a serious threat…