Five common medications that make it harder to cope in a heatwave (opens original article in a new tab)

Certain medications including antidepressants, antipsychotics, heart drugs, stimulants, and insulin can increase heat-related illness risks by impairing the body's cooling mechanisms

• Antidepressants like SSRIs and TCAs may impair sweating and increase heat intolerance
• Antipsychotics can disrupt temperature sensing and reduce sweating due to anticholinergic effects
• Beta-blockers limit skin blood flow making it harder to release heat
• Stimulants may raise body temperature and alter sweating patterns