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Why people taking antidepressants should be careful on the Tube in a heatwave
- Latest development: London heatwave raises health concerns for commuters on the Tube who use antidepressants.
- Experts say SSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclic antidepressants can affect temperature regulation during hot weather.
- Health officials urge hydration, breathable clothing, and planning travel to avoid peak heat.
- Experts advise recognizing heat distress signs and seeking cooler spaces promptly.
- The guidance underscores risks while traveling on the Tube during high temperatures.
- Medical professionals emphasize possible interactions with other medications that affect cooling.
- Medical advice stresses discussing medication timing and alternatives with a doctor if symptoms persist.
- Health experts note heat safety applies to common warm-weather travel and outdoor time as well.
- This article was published as part of Metro News coverage on the heatwave and health.
- Authorities link the heatwave to broader seasonal health and transport planning concerns.
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