dehydration on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/dehydration/Recent content in dehydration on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:27:16 +0000Official Heatwave Alert: Critical Advice for Those Taking Tetracyclines, SSRIs, and Contraceptiveshttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/official-heatwave-alert-critical-advice-for-those-taking-tetracyclines-ssris-and-contraceptives/Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:27:16 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/official-heatwave-alert-critical-advice-for-those-taking-tetracyclines-ssris-and-contraceptives/As the UK faces an unprecedented heatwave, the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCP) has issued a crucial warning for individuals taking certain medications. Both the Met Office and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have declared red-level alerts for extreme temperatures, emphasizing the need for heightened caution. Many may be unaware that some drugs—such as antibiotics, antidepressants, and oral contraceptives—can increase sensitivity to sunlight or impair the body’s temperature regulation. These effects heighten the risk of sunburn, skin rashes, dehydration, and heat-related illnesses during hot weather.