Wisconsin Doctors Warn 4 Drug Types Raise Extreme Heat Risks
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Updated · FOX 6 Milwaukee · Jun 29
Wisconsin Doctors Warn 4 Drug Types Raise Extreme Heat Risks
3 articles · Updated · FOX 6 Milwaukee · Jun 29
Summary
Southeast Wisconsin doctors and pharmacists said an extreme heat wave is raising dangers for people taking daily medications, and ERs are already treating the first heat-related illnesses.
4 medication groups drew the clearest warnings: diuretics can worsen dehydration, antihistamines can block sweating, some mental health drugs can blunt temperature regulation, and insulin can degrade quickly in high heat.
Ascension Wisconsin physicians said heat illness can turn serious before patients recognize it, because the body may not signal overheating until too late.
Hayat Pharmacy urged patients—especially those on water pills—to drink more water, move to air conditioning if heavy sweating, cramps, headaches or severe fatigue appear, and keep medicines out of extreme temperatures.