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People who are on GLP-1s need to be on particularly high alert amidst the high degrees. New Africa \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n
And people who are on weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro need to be on particularly high alert amidst the high degrees. <\/p>\n
That\u2019s because these drugs work by suppressing appetite, which means they can wind up curbing thirst as well. <\/p>\n
This, in turn, can unwittingly lead to dehydration<\/a> \u2014 a dangerous condition that can cause dizziness, headaches, low blood pressure, blurred vision, kidney problems and, in extreme cases, fatal heatstroke.<\/p>\n Since eating normally stimulates saliva flow, eating less while on Ozempic can mean less stimulation to the salivary glands, which can in turn lead to dry mouth<\/a> \u2014 another symptom of dehydration left unchecked. <\/p>\n And if you\u2019ve heard about Ozempic teeth<\/a>, you know some of the most common side effects of GLP-1s pose their own dangers during a heatwave. <\/p>\n \u201cYou\u2019ll need to be extra careful about hydration during hot weather as these medications often cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea \u2014 all of which can lead to fluid loss,\u201d nutritional therapist Deborah Grayson told The Daily Mail<\/a>. <\/p>\n \u201cThis is particularly important for new users of the weight loss medication, whose bodies are still adjusting.\u201d<\/p>\n To remain vigilant, Grayson recommends the following: <\/p>\n In addition to suppressing thirst and potentially inducing vomiting\/diarrhea, GLP-1s could mess with your body\u2019s ability to regulate body temperature, making it harder to tolerate heat. <\/p>\n This is all the more reason to drink lots of water \u2014 sprinkle some electrolytes<\/a> into the mix to stay hydrated longer. <\/p>\n Use urine as your barometer \u2014 light yellow means you\u2019re in the clear, whereas darker colors are a bad sign. <\/p>\n And avoid physical exertion, especially outside. <\/p>\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/woman-injecting-semaglutide-ozempic-injection-105112117_31fa70.jpg\")
\u201cYou\u2019ll need to be extra careful about hydration during hot weather as these medications often cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea \u2014 all of which can lead to fluid loss,\u201d Grayson said. millaf \u2013 stock.adobe.com<\/p>\n\n