CDC Warning: Heat And These Meds Don’t Mix In Montana

The Surprising Summer Risk Hiding In Your Medicine Cabinet

Summer is officially here, and that means warmer weather coming our way here in Montana.

That also means increased risks due to the heat coming our way, and thanks to some medications you might be taking, that risk goes even higher.

Common Medications That Can Turn Montana Heat Deadly

While Montana doesn't experience a crazy amount of triple-digit temperatures, even getting into the high 80s and low 90s can be dangerous if precautions aren't taken.

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion both need to be taken very seriously, as death is a possible outcome.

That's also why the CDC recently put out a comprehensive list of certain medications that could affect a person when the temps get closer to those triple digits.

Why Montanans On These Drugs Should Watch The Weather

These medications can cause complications from an inability to regulate body temperature to even increasing your skin's sensitivity to the sun.

Make sure to check out the CDC's website for more information on the dangers these common medications carry.

Cardiovascular Medications/Antihypertensives

• Diuretics
• Beta Blockers
• Calcium Channel Blocker
• ACE Inhibitors
• ARBs
• ARNIs

Psychiatric Medications

• Mood Stabilizers
• Antipsychotics
• SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
• SNRIs (Selective Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors)
• TCAs (Tricyclic Antidepressants)

Analgesics

• NSAIDs
• Aspirin
• Acetaminophen

This is just a partial list; if you'd like to get the whole list, you can find it by clicking here.