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Medication and Heat Safety | Green Bay News
Did you know 17% of adults take antidepressants—and they might be making you hotter? SSRIs, ADHD meds, and anxiety drugs can disrupt your body’s cooling system by messing with sweat, thirst, or temperature awareness. Some make you sweat more, others suppress it dangerously. Antipsychotics especially raise heatstroke risk. When on multiple meds, heat sensitivity skyrockets. Beat the heat: keep indoor temps cool (fans fail above 90°), drink more water than you think, wear breathable clothes, and grab electrolytes if sweating. Check on loved ones on these meds. If you feel dizzy, nauseous, or…
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