{"id":907625,"date":"2026-07-02T13:55:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:55:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/907625\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T13:55:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T13:55:29","slug":"dangerous-heat-medications-how-hot-weather-impacts-you-if-taking-selective-serotonin-reuptake-inhibitors-ssris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/907625\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangerous heat, medications: How hot weather impacts you if taking Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, SSRIs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao MvWXB TjIXL aGjvy ebVHC \">DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) &#8212; Here&#8217;s a look at how the hot weather can affect people who take medication, including Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, mostly referred to as SSRIs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">SSRIs are antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Common SSRIs are Prozac, Zoloft and Lexapro. Nearly 13% of adults in the U.S. take these medications, according to the CDC.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Because SSRIs affect serotonin levels, they can interfere with the hypothalamus, which is the part of the brain that acts as your internal thermostat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">This can cause two main problems: Impaired sweating and impaired cooling.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc11.com\/post\/heat-safety-tips-ways-stay-cool-during-wave\/16829970\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion<\/a> include nausea, headaches, muscle cramps, increased pulse, confusion, dry skin and high body temperature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">It is especially important to know the symptoms when taking SSRIs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR zFTjo hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/16831524_062325-wtvd-heat-exhaustion-vs-heat-stroke-img.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">Dr. Glatter, from Hofstra University, offers the following tips for those who take SSRIs in the heat:<br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Stay indoors as much as possible when the feels-like temperatures are over 90<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Wear light and loose-fitting clothing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"sfxjZ dAmzA UoVV WtEci dSKvB seFhp wtgAa XoCUF \" data-testid=\"prism-list\">\n<li class=\"mmrhV WeAzC lZur foTEL SpgmX cnYss qArv hxIMs isuUo hCkek nYZyJ xXFZR luHJ DuCgd Veett \" data-testid=\"prism-list-item\">Stay hydrated and increase your intake of electrolytes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \">He also adds that if you feel a rapid heartbeat, start sweating excessively, develop nausea, dizziness, or leg cramping, immediately get into air conditioning and have someone call 911.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"hsDdd NDJZt sJeUN IJwXl vBqtr KrDt itslR zFTjo hakZw HlUVI \" data-testid=\"prism-image\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/16831535_062325-wtvd-heat-index-calculator-img.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"EkqkG IGXmU nlgHS yuUao lqtkC TjIXL aGjvy \"><a class=\"zZygg UbGlr iFzkS qdXbA WCDhQ DbOXS tqUtK GpWVU iJYzE \" data-testid=\"prism-linkbase\" href=\"https:\/\/abc11.com\/apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Download the ABC11 App for breaking news and weather alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<p><br class=\" \"\/><\/p>\n<p>Copyright \u00a9 2026 WTVD-TV. 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