The five common medications that make it harder to cope in the heat (opens original article in a new tab)

Certain medications like antidepressants, antipsychotics, heart drugs, stimulants, and insulin can impair the body's ability to regulate temperature, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.

• Certain antidepressants may impair the body's ability to sweat, increasing heat intolerance.
• Antipsychotics can disrupt the hypothalamus's temperature regulation and reduce sweating.
• Heart medications like beta-blockers and diuretics may limit blood flow and cause dehydration in hot weather.
• Stimulants can raise body temperature and alter sweating, increasing heat-related risks.