Medications That Raise Heat-Related Health Risks

Certain medications, including beta blockers, diuretics, and antidepressants, can impair the body's ability to regulate heat, increasing the risk of overheating during heatwaves. Patients are advised to take precautions such as staying cool, hydrated, and avoiding excessive heat exposure, without discontinuing their medications. Ongoing research aims to better understand the combined effects of multiple drugs and climate change on heat-related health risks.