Monday, 15 August 2022

Some antidepressants may make heatwave challenging

Some antidepressants may make heatwave challenging People taking some mental health medication need to be extra cautious during the heatwave, the ex-head of the Royal College of Psychiatrists says.

Some antipsychotic medications and antidepressants may hinder the body from regulating temperature properly.

Certain drugs can also cause people to sweat excessively, not register thirst or make skin more sensitive to sun. BBC News

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