Doctors warn of common drugs that can have life -threatening side effects in warm weather in the midst of a brutal heat wave that wipes the US.
Dr. Nicholas Dragolea, the founder of the VK established My Longevity Center, locates 13 types of medicines that are taken by millions throughout the country, which could have devastating consequences in combination with temperatures of more than 86 F.
He revealed to the Daily Mail that certain medicines can influence how well the body is able to deal with heat while they can also cause dehydration and cause increased sun sensitivity.
Warmed is where the body is no longer able to cool itself and the body temperature of a person becomes dangerously high due to a long time that is exposed to direct sunlight.
Common symptoms are confusion, changed mental status, unclear speech, not sweating, loss of consciousness, incoherence, abundant sweating, dry skin, epileptic seizures, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, headache and fast wrist.
When the heat valve occurs, the temperature of the body can rise to 106 F (41 C) or higher within 10 to 15 minutes.
Warm pulling can cause permanent disability or death if the person does not receive emergency treatment. More than 1200 people die every year from extreme heat in the US and more than 125 million will have extreme heat warnings until this Friday.
First, Dr. says Dragolea that heart medicines prescribed to more than 94 million Americans for high blood pressure, blood clot prevention and heart support can cause problems in the heat.
While a heat wave explodes the US, doctors warn of common medicines that can have life -threatening side effects in warm weather
Certain drugs such as beta -blockers (metoprolol, atenolol, carvedilol and propranolol) can reduce blood flow to the skin, making it more difficult for the body to cool down.
In addition, diuretics such as furosemide, chlorthalidon and hydrochlorthiazide can lead to drying out, which further hinders the body’s ability to regulate the temperature and cause dangerous blood pressure.
Dr. Dragolea says that other heart drugs that can have a similar effect on the body, ACE inhibitors (Lisinopril), angiotensin II -receptor blockers (Losartan and Valsartan) and antiplatels (clopidogrel) include.
Studies suggest a connection between some of these drugs an increased risk of heart attacks during heat waves while the body is placed, among other things, stress.
Next for the 33 million Americans or so on antidepressants, in particular those with selective serotonin re-admission inhibitors (SSRIs) and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), are warned of an increased risk of heat-related diseases such as heat exhaustion.
TCAs are an older drug class that is prescribed less often because of more intense side effects, including insomnia, bedwetting and chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia.
They prevent the body from normally cooling, such as by sweating and having you drink more water to compensate. And this heat intolerance influences several classes of these medicines.
However, the most common SSRIs can make you sweat more. This still leads to a heat farm, because if you sweat too much, you can make yourself dehydrated.
A few examples of tricycles approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are amitriptyline (Elavil), Nortriptyline (Pamelor) and Protriptyline (Vivactil).
Some of the most common SSRIs approved by the FDA are CityPram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil) and Sertraline (Zoloft).
Together with less often taken medication, Dr. marks Dragolea Two extremely common drugs that can contribute to a heat stroke: antihistamines used for allergies and decongestants used for the cold
Certain medicines can increase the sensitivity of the sun because they absorb ultraviolet (UV) light of the sun and then release them in a way that damages skin cells. In addition to causing dehydration, sunburn can increase the risk of skin cancer
More than one in 10 Americans use antidepressants, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They are more common in women, of whom 18 percent she has taken over the past 30 days compared to eight percent of men.
In addition to heat intolerance, there are common side effects of antidepressants nausea, increased appetite, fatigue, insomnia, dry mouth, constipation, dizziness, restlessness and erectile dysfunction, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Dragolea warns that antipsychotics prescribed for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and other mental disorders can cause the same side effects in warm weather.
About 3.8 million American adults, or 1.6 percent of the adult population, reports taking antipsychotic medicines.
Some of the drugs in this category he points as the worst offenders Arerisheridon (Risperdal) Quetiapine (Seroquel), Haloperidol (Haldol) and Olanzapine (Zyprexa).
Other more specialized medicines that he warns may be the ability of the body to keep cool, among other things, stimulating agents of the central nervous system are prescribed for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ANticholinergics PWritten for Parkinson’s disease and an overactive bladder and dopaminergge, which are also administered for Parkinson’s disease.
Together with the more selective medicines, Dr. marks Dragolea Two extremely common medicines that can contribute to a heat stroke; Antihistamines used for allergies and decongestants used for the cold.
An investigation in 2021 reported, of the adults with an allergy, half of them took antihistamine pills.
When it comes to allergy pills, says Dr. Dragolea that the ‘older first generation/ sedating antihistamines are the worst when it comes to heat’.
If you use a medicine that can be problematic in the heat, it is a good idea to set aside time to discuss this with your doctor and to breed a plan for hot weather days.
Moreover, Dr. says Dragolea that there are five other medicines that can increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight, making you more susceptible to sunburn, rash and other unwanted side effects.
In addition to causing dehydration, sunburn can increase the risk of skin cancer.
Certain medicines can increase the sensitivity of the sun because they absorb ultraviolet (UV) light of the sun and then release them in a way that damages skin cells.
This process is called phototoxicity.
The Five Medication Dr. Dragolea Flags for Potentiax Exacerbating Sunburn are antibiotics (Panmycin, Vibramycin, CIPRO, Floxin), Antifungals (Gris-Peg), antihistamines (Claritin, Zyrtec, PREPITOR, Medications Diabetes Medations (Glucotrol and Micronase).
If you use a medicine that can be problematic in the heat, Dr. Heather Viola – who is an internal medicine doctor for the Mount Sinai Health System in New York – to first talk to your doctor and breed an action plan for warm weather.
She said to DailyMail.com: ‘Always talk to your doctor before you stop or adjust medication. They can adjust your dose, recommend timing changes or switch to alternatives. ‘
Some of her other tips for reducing the risk of a heat stroke are ‘consistent drinking water during the day, avoiding peak heat and the smart avoidance in lightweight, light -colored, breathable clothing to help cool the body’.
If you use medicines that increase skin sensitivity, the protection of the sun is also essential protection.
“As emphasizes, there are many medicines that can increase the risk of heat-related diseases, such as heat exhausting or heat stroke,” Dr. concludes Viola.
‘It is also of the utmost importance to be vigilant and to control symptoms while you go.
“Pay attention to signs of heat exhaustion – dizziness, nausea, fast heartbeat.”
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