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Presenter: Some medications raise heat-related health risks
Summary
A presenter warned that certain medications can impair heat awareness and may become more potent in high temperatures, increasing risk for people with behavioral health conditions; no specific drugs or data were named.
A presenter cautioned that some medications can interfere with a person’s ability to cope with heat and reduce awareness of rising body temperature, increasing risk during extreme heat events. “Some medications can affect a person's ability to cope with heat and reduce awareness of the body temperature rising, which can put them at risk,” the presenter said.
The presenter also noted that medications “may also be effective when temperatures rise, potentially increasing symptoms,” and urged people on medication to communicate with their behavioral health provider during heat events. The talk did not list specific drugs, dosages, or evidence citations; the presenter recommended care coordination and consultation with providers.
