Dusty

@hellodusty.bsky.social

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Believe it or not, once I tried to start a convention. Back-of-envelope math estimated an initial $80,000 investment for AV, infrastructure, venue, advertising, website, guests, and staff benefits. And that was 5+ years ago, so it's likely in 6-digit land now. (1/3)

LRP: Y'all this is real. Recently I've been more and more susceptible to heat - and it could be because my dose of venlafaxine has been going up over the last couple of years.

Here's a list of all kinds of medications that may interact with heat leading to a higher risk of overheating/heatstroke. Please take care of yourselves and if you have friends/family who take these medications make sure they know the higher risk. ❤️

A graphic with medicine bottles and a title that says: Medications that may interact with heat
ANTIDEPRESSANTS
SSRIs: Citalopram (Celexa),
Escitalopram (Lexapro),
Fluoxetine (Prozac), Paroxetine (Paxil, Pexeva), Sertraline (Zoloft)
SNRIs: Desvenlafaxine (Pristia),
Duloxetine (Cymbalta), Levomilnacipran (Fetzima),
Venlafaxine (Effexor XR)
TCAs: Amitriptyline

ANTICHOLINERGICS
Benztropine mesylate (Cogentin)
Oxybutynin (Ditropan XL)
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
Benztropine (Cogentin)

CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM STIMULANTS
Armodafinil (Nuvigil)
AtomoxetinE (Strattera)
Dextroamphetamine (Adderall, Dexedrine)
Amphetamine (Adderall)
Lisdexamfetamine
(Vyvanse)
Methamphetamine (Desoxyn)

ANTIPSYCHOTICS
Risperidone
Olanzapine
Quetiapine
Haloperidol

INSULIN
Heat can damage insulin, making it less effective.
Don't store in a hot place like a car or direct sunlight.

HEART MEDICATIONS
Diuretics: Furosemide (Lasix)
ACE inhibitors: Lisinopril, Captopril,
Enalapril
ARBs: Candesartan (Atacand), Irbesartan (Avapro), Losartan
(Cozaar), Olmesartan (Benicar), Telmisartan (Micardis), Valsartan
(Diovan)
Beta Blockers, Calcium Channel
Blockers

COMMONLY
ABUSED
SUBSTANCES
Alcohol
Cocaine

Infographic: Samantha Harrington for Yale Climate Connections | Sources: Ebi. (2021). Hot weather and heat extremes: health risks. / Westaway. (2015). Medicines can affect thermoregulation and accentuate the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness during hot weather. / World Health Organization