The Brief
- Milwaukee doctors said some daily medications can make it harder for the body to stay hydrated or regulate temperature during extreme heat.
- Ascension Wisconsin ER doctors said diuretics can increase dehydration risk, while antihistamines like Benadryl can affect the body’s ability to sweat.
- Southeast Wisconsin pharmacists warned that insulin and some medications kept at room temperature can be damaged by extreme heat.
MILWAUKEE – Doctors and pharmacists are warning that extreme heat can be especially dangerous for people who take daily medication.
What we know:
Ascension Wisconsin ER doctors said some prescriptions can make it harder for the body to stay hydrated or regulate its internal temperature during dangerous heat.
Christopher Ford, an emergency medicine doctor with Ascension Wisconsin, said some mental health medications can affect the body’s ability to respond to heat.…