07/01/2026
Check out this list and stay safe!
MEDICATIONS THAT MAY INTERACT WITH HEAT
If you have questions about your medications and the heat, please contact your healthcare provider.
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
SSRIs: Citalopram (Celexa), Escitalopram (Lexapro), Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), Sertraline (Zoloft).
SNRIs: Desvenlafaxine (Pristiq), Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Levomilnacipran (Fetzima), Venlafaxine (Effexor XR).
TCAs: Amitriptyline
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYTEM STIMULANTS
Armodafinil (Nuvigil), Atomoxetine (Strattera), Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Dexedrine), Amphetamine (Adderall), Lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)
ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Haloperidol
ANTICHOLINERGICS
Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin), Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Benztropine (Cogentin)
HEART MEDICATIONS
Diuretics: Furosemide (Lasix). ACE inhibitors: Lisinopril, Captopril, Enalapril
ARBs: Candesartan (Atacand), Irbesartan (Avapro), Losartan (Cozaar), Olmesartan (Benicar), Telmisartan (Micardis), Valsartan (Diovan)
Beta Blockers
Calcium Channel Blockers
INSULIN
Heat can damage insulin, making it less effective. Don’t store in a hot place like a car or direct sunlight.
COMMONLY ABUSED SUBSTANCES
Alcohol, Co***ne
LEARN MORE:
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2022/07/common-medications-may-increase-the-dangers-of-heat-waves/
Infographic: Samantha Harrington for Yale Climate Connections | Sources: Ebi. (2021). Hot weather and heat extremes: health risks. / Westaway. (2015). Medicines can affect thermoregulation and accentuate the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness during hot weather. / World Health Organization