It is still hot (200/365)

[white_hart]

I discovered via Twitter last night that SSRIs and SNRIs (e.g. sertraline, citalopram, duloxetine, fluoxetine, mirtazipine) make you more prone to overheating and dehydration. Though I'm not sure I liked hot weather any better when I wasn't taking citalopram.

I am very tempted to say sod it and wear shorts to the office tomorrow. And also trying to work out if I can fit in a swim somewhere...

Comments

[lilysea]

Personally, I wouldn't believe everything on Twitter (I'm not on it, BTW). Unless that was an NHS message? Just drink pints of fluids and you should be OK. Does anyone like this weather?
Wear the shorts! Anything to be comfortable.

While I 100% agree that Twitter is not always a reliable source of medical information [unless the person tweeting/being retweeted is a doctor/nurse or similar]

I have seen the information about psych meds increasing problems coping with hot weather from a variety of reputable sources

including the Australian Government's official advice on coping with heatwaves, and also https://www.abc.net.au/news/justin/ which is a highly reputable news source.

[callmemadam]

OK! I must be extra careful.