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YSK: some common medications can make you more susceptible to heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Some of the medications include:

  • Antidepressants
  • Antihistamines
  • Stimulants
  • Beta blockers
  • Diuretics
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Thyroid medication
  • Antipsychotics

Be sure to pay extra attention to any symptoms of heat exhaustion, stay hydrated, and in a cool area indoors when possible during heat waves.

vivavideri ,

I KNEW IT!!! The sun just…hurts. now. Regardless of latitude, direct sunlight deadass insta-sizzles my skin. Worth it though, my mental health is sorted. UV blocking activewear handles the rest.

Yankee_Self_Loader ,

Well this answers some questions

sharkfucker420 ,
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Holy shit thats why I’m so temperature sensitive?

peopleproblems ,

SEE IM NOT FUCKING DECONDITIONED MOTHER FUCKERS

ickplant ,
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Great, I take a stimulant, a beta blocker, and an antipsychotic. I’m cooked.

flicker ,

My doctors office actually notified me that I’m on 2 medications that make me extra heat sensitive.

I appreciate it. This is a good reminder to folks to check.

jordanlund ,
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Bonus+ Citrus, especially grapefruit, can enhance the effects of certain medications as well.

superb ,
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It can go in the other direction too

Wistful ,
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Meds enhance the effects of grapefruit?

superb ,
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No, it can make meds less effective

Zachariah ,
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Less effective grapefruit?

prettybunnys ,

A like my grapefruit around 28% anything above that and I get sleepy

Boozilla ,
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This post is helpful. But anyone commenting, please remember we don’t seek medical advice in this community.

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