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How some medications and alcohol can make a heat wave riskier for you
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Uday Rana
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Health experts warn that certain medications and alcohol consumption can impair the body's ability to regulate temperature during heat waves. Drugs such as antidepressants, beta-blockers, and blood pressure medications can interfere with sweating or hydration, increasing the risk of heat-related illness.
Environment Canada is asking Canadians across the country to watch for signs of heat exhaustion during its extreme heat warning , but some experts say consuming alcohol or certain kinds of medication can change how your body reacts to hot weather.
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