A heat wave is expected in many parts of the U.S. this week.Certain medications raise your risk of heat illnesses like heat stroke and exhaustion. Doctors recommend caution if you take these medications.The National Weather Service is warning about a record-breaking heat that will hit several parts of the U.S. this week. The Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic will see the hottest temperatures of the summer so far.
But, research shows that these drugs, which interact with your central nervous system and brain, raise your body temperature, too. Beta-blockersBeta-blockers are a class of medications that are mostly used to treat cardiovascular diseases like high blood pressure. But beta blockers can make it harder for people to sweat and appropriately cool themselves in hot weather, according to the CDC. They can also cause low blood pressure, raising the risk of fainting and falls, the CDC says.