US EditionFive Medications 'Could Cause Big Problems' in Heatwave as Pharmacist Offers Advice - Liverpool Echo
- A pharmacist issued a health warning on June 30, 2025, advising people on five specific medications about risks during the UK heatwave.
- This warning arose because high temperatures, predicted to peak at 34C on the hottest day of the year so far, can disrupt the body's cooling processes.
- Ms Kamdar explained that certain drugs, including diuretics, antipsychotics, stimulants for ADHD, SSRIs, TCAs, and blood pressure medicines like ramipril and losartan, interfere with sweating, fluid balance, or blood flow, increasing heat illness risk.
- She stated that fast insulin absorption in heat can cause hypoglycemia with symptoms like dizziness and seizures, while stimulants may mask fatigue causing overexertion and dehydration during hot weather.
- The warning urges patients to keep taking medications, store them properly, stay hydrated unless advised otherwise, and consult a health professional if heat worsens symptoms or medication effects.
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Pharmacist warns of heatwave risks for patients on five common medications
As the UK is set to bask in another heatwave this weekend, a pharmacist has issued a warning to those on five common medications who might be more prone to heat-related illnesses
·Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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