Psych Meds and Heat Don’t Mix
July 18, 2012
The Philadelphia Enquirer writes today about the potentially disastrous combination of summer heat and psychiatric (and other) medication. The article cautions those taking medications to stay cool and well-hydrated (with water: not Red Bull or beer).
“In May, the public health agency published a report stating that in 2010, 106 deaths in the city (Montreal)were likely caused by heat waves.”
CBC News: Montreal – July 21, 2011
at 02:20 of the 30:42 broadcast “about 30 of the 106 deaths were mentally ill.”
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