Medicines that can make you dehydrated
Dehydration occurs when our body doesn't have sufficient fluid to operate properly, and serious dehydration needs urgent medical care. Medications that may heighten the risk of dehydration include:
- Diuretics (sometimes known as water tablets) such as hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide, laxatives, or some diabetes medicines such as canagliflozin or empagliflozin, which increase the elimination of bodily fluids through wee or poo.
- Some antidepressants such as fluoxetine and venlafaxine cause excessive sweating, which can lead to dehydration.
Medicines that can raise body temperature
The NHS also cautions that certain commonly prescribed medications can interfere with the body's capacity to control temperature, which can become particularly challenging during a heatwave. Medicines that can raise your body temperature include:
- Antipsychotic medications such as olanzapine or quetiapine.
- Stimulant medications for attention disorders such as methylphenidate.
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