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Heat Exhaustion Risk: Medications Heighten Sensitivity This Summer

8/13/2025

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A woman on holiday in Rhodes, Greece, suffered from heat exhaustion, exacerbated by her ADHD medication's heightened sensitivity to heat and sunlight. Dr. Alison Cave from the MHRA cautions that many medications can increase this risk. She urges everyone to stay hydrated, read patient leaflets, and consult healthcare providers when temperatures soar.

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A woman on holiday in Rhodes, Greece, suffered from heat exhaustion, exacerbated by her ADHD medication's heightened sensitivity to heat and sunlight. Dr. Alison Cave from the MHRA cautions that many medications can increase this risk. She urges everyone to stay hydrated, read patient leaflets, and consult healthcare providers when temperatures soar.