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These Common Medications Could Make The Heatwave Harder On You

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29.04.2025

If you have also felt drained by the long, grey days we’ve experienced this year so far, you’re in luck. The UK is experiencing a heatwave this week. The Met Office advises: “The warmest day of the week looks set to be Thursday, with temperatures expected to reach 29°C across parts of England.”

Gorgeous. Finally.

However, before you rush out in sunnies and shorts, research has found that certain medications can have physiological effects on the body, causing the core body temperature to rise above 40°C. Other medications have been found to make people far more sensitive to heat.

The medications that can cause overheating

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