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Remember that some medications—including certain psychiatric medications—can affect how your body responds to extreme heat, increasing the risk of heat-related illness. Stay hydrated, avoid prolonged heat exposure, and never stop or adjust your medication without first speaking with your healthcare provider.

Learn more about psychiatric medications and hot weather from SAMHSA's Tips for People Who Take Medication: Coping With Hot Weather and at https://dbh.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/ccf33af2-6193-464e-be17-754663292e48/Heat-Related-Illness-brochure-2026.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CONVERT_TO=url&CACHEID=ROOTWORKSPACE.Z18_79GCH8013HMOA06A2E16IV2082-ccf33af2-6193-464e-be17-754663292e48-pUDie4o

Governor, EMA issues safety alert as high temps move into Ohio