As temperatures soar it is important that antidepressant users take extra precautions. Several antidepressants can interfere with the body’s ability to cool down. These include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac, serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) like Cymbalta, and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like Norpramin. Antidepressants are prescribed not just for depression but for conditions including anxiety, chronic pain, insomnia, and migraine. Around one in seven American adults has taken an antidepressant in the past 30 days, and most aren’t aware their medications put them at higher risk of heat-related illness. Why do antidepressants increase sensitivity to heat? People...

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