You Should Know @lemmy.world Catoblepas @lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 mo. ago

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.

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This post is helpful. But anyone commenting, please remember we don't seek medical advice in this community.
- why does my hat hurt
  
  Is your hat an angry raccoon?
  
  cancer
- in defense of OP, there is no recommendations for medication or treatment on this post, just side effect awareness
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.
Holy shit thats why I'm so temperature sensitive?
- Yea same here. I have to sit in front of my AC and bringing in the groceries makes me overheat so much I have to use cold water and the AC to stop it.
  
  I grew up in deserts like the Mojave and used to be able to work in 115 degrees. Now I can't surpass 75 degrees.
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.
Bonus+ Citrus, especially grapefruit, can enhance the effects of certain medications as well.
- I thought grapefruit blocked the channels that lots of drugs use?
  
  yup, opiates to be specific.
- It can go in the other direction too
  
  Meds enhance the effects of grapefruit?
Great, I take a stimulant, a beta blocker, and an antipsychotic. I’m cooked.
- Literally apparently. Man this is good to know, specifically antihistamines since I'm allergic to basically everything green outside..
SEE IM NOT FUCKING DECONDITIONED MOTHER FUCKERS
Well this answers some questions

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