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Sertraline etc and heatwave

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eddiecat78 Sun 26-Jul-26 10:35:14

I have only recently learnt that Sertraline and similar antidepressants affect the way the brain regulates body temperature - which probably explains why I have felt so unwell since the weather first got hotter.
There's plenty of reliable information online if anyone is interested.

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Elless Sun 26-Jul-26 10:45:03

Yes I'm on escitalopram and I looked up about excessive sweating and found out it was somewhat to blame.

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Primrose53 Sun 26-Jul-26 10:45:50

Thanks. i will tell my friend. She has been on it about a month and is roasting hot even though her house is cool. Definitely not hot sweats either.

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ViceVersa Sun 26-Jul-26 12:57:41

Yes, there are a lot of drugs in that category which affect your body's tolerance for heat. I'm on Mirtazapine and I've certainly noticed a big difference since I've been on it. I just can't cope with the heat like I used to.

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Wyllow3 Sun 26-Jul-26 13:13:38

True, but I've been on those types for a long time and it's been age for me. But - everyone is different.

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Wyllow3 Sun 26-Jul-26 13:36:59

I did a quick check - Beta Blockers and Anti-Histamines also affect ones tolerance to heat as do diuretics.

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