Heat Stroke
Drugs That Are More Dangerous in Hot Weather
"Hot as hell" is a phrase we have heard a lot this summer. And with good reason. Temperatures have soared in much of the country. And it's not over yet. Anyone without air conditioning has really been…
Is Your Medicine Setting You Up for Heat Stroke?
Recent headlines have warned about dangerous record-breaking heat waves in the United States and around the world. Many people may not realize that they are at far greater risk for heat-related illnes…
Show 1348: How Heat Challenges Human Health
It’s way too hot, not just in the United States, but in other parts of the world as well. The temperature in Rome this week was 107 degrees Fahrenheit. It is anticipated that the islands of Sicily a…
Overactive Bladder Drug Goes Over the Counter
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has approved over-the-counter sale of a medication for overactive bladder. The ingredient in the patch, which will be sold as Oxytrol, is oxybuty…
Bedtime Pill Could Raise Heat Risk
Q. I take amitriptyline at night to help me sleep. I have read that this drug might make me more sensitive to the heat. I have been really suffering with the temperatures hovering around 100 degrees. …
Did Simvastatin or Detrol Trigger Heat Stroke?
Q. I have taken simvastatin for many years and over the last year or so I have developed extreme intolerance to heat. My face gets flushed beet red, to the dismay of my companions who wonder if they s…
Don’t Let Summer Heat Do You In
It's too bad our bodies don't come equipped with "idiot lights." If they did, more people might avoid heatstroke. When your car overheats, a red light on the dashboard warns you that the engine is get…
Low Potassium Nearly Killed Construction Worker
Q. I am in the construction industry and have to deal with all kinds of weather. I am also an emergency medical technician with 18 years of experience. On July 19th, I died. Fortunately for me, I was …